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Ever wondered if your online crush is too good to be true? Welcome to Love and Scams, where we expose the shocking realities behind romantic deception. Dive deep into the captivating world of romance scams, from elaborate catfishing schemes to devastating financial fraud, and learn how to spot the red flags before it’s too late. We unravel real-life stories of victims and cunning scammers, offering crucial insights into their psychological tactics.

Love and Scams is your daily dose of vigilance, delivering new episodes seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, bright and early at 4:00 AM. Each episode is packed with expert analysis, cautionary tales, and practical advice to help you navigate the treacherous waters of online dating and protect your heart and wallet. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of how people fell for these sophisticated schemes and the devastating aftermath.

This podcast is for anyone who's ever been curious about online dating scams, wants to protect themselves or their loved ones from internet fraud, or simply enjoys gripping true crime stories with a focus on human vulnerability. If you're looking to understand the psychology of a scammer or to avoid falling victim to a dating scam, this is your essential guide.

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  • The Carousel Photo: He Watched Her For A Year

    The Carousel Photo: He Watched Her For A Year
    Oct 17 2026
    The Carousel Photo: He Watched Her For A Year

    Imagine receiving a Valentine's card with a photo of a man standing in front of a carousel that was demolished two years prior, sent from a country he'd never visited. This chilling detail is just one piece of a romance scam that cost one woman over $41,000. How did a seemingly ordinary woman fall victim to such an elaborate deception?

    In this episode, we uncover the meticulous, years-long planning behind a romance scam that targeted Wendy Porter, a 28-year-old bank teller in Tanner, Ohio. Discover how a perpetrator used intimate details of her life to build a convincing, yet entirely fabricated, relationship.

    Person: Wendy Porter
    Location: Tanner, Ohio
    Date: February 9, 2021 (first message)
    Amount: $41,200
    Period: Five months

    - A Valentine's card found on April 4, 2022, contained a photo of a carousel demolished over two years earlier.
    - Wendy Porter, 28, worked at Heartland Savings on Millbrook Avenue for three years.
    - The scammer, posing as "Norman Cole," was actually Brian Ochoa, a software developer whose photos were stolen.
    - The scam involved $41,200 transferred over five months, starting in October 2021.
    - The perpetrator had been watching Wendy from 12 feet away at her workplace for over a year before she downloaded the dating app.

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    22 min
  • The Cardinal Mug: A Widow's Perfect Lie

    The Cardinal Mug: A Widow's Perfect Lie
    Oct 16 2026
    The Cardinal Mug: A Widow's Perfect Lie

    Imagine finding a ceramic mug in a reservoir with a cryptic note inside: "I should have known." This discovery leads to the unraveling of a meticulous deception targeting a kind-hearted widow. How did a seemingly perfect romance turn into a chilling romantic scam?

    In this episode, we delve into the story of Nancy Stein, a dedicated nurse and church member whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Norman Hensley. What secrets did Norman hide, and how did Nancy's friend uncover the shocking truth?

    Person: Nancy Stein
    Location: Drayfield, Ohio
    Date: March 2022
    Status: Unresolved
    Topic: Romantic scam

    - Angela Turner's dog, Biscuit, found a red cardinal mug in a reservoir in March 2022.
    - Inside the mug was a note with the words "I should have known" and a local phone number.
    - Nancy Stein, 54, a licensed practical nurse for 21 years, had been missing her cardinal mug for weeks.
    - Norman Hensley, 61, met Nancy at Shepherd's Cross Lutheran Church in October 2021.
    - Monica Bennett, Nancy's friend, discovered Norman had no civil engineering license in five states and that his photograph didn't match the man Nancy knew.

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    23 min
  • The Dead Soldier, The Fake Tag, And Her 51 Months

    The Dead Soldier, The Fake Tag, And Her 51 Months
    Oct 15 2026
    The Dead Soldier, The Fake Tag, And Her 51 Months

    Imagine finding a soldier's dog tag in a creek, only to discover it belongs to a man who died years ago. This isn't a ghost story, but a chilling tale of how a fake identity, built on stolen valor, became a weapon in a sophisticated romantic scam. How did a dead soldier's name become a tool for deception, and what happened when the truth finally surfaced?

    In this episode, we uncover the intricate web of deceit woven by Rhonda Pickard, a woman with a prior conviction for check fraud, who meticulously crafted fake personas to exploit trusting individuals. We explore the story of Howard Henderson, a reliable and community-minded man, and how he became entangled in a long-term romantic fraud.

    Person: Rhonda Pickard
    Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
    Victim: Howard Henderson
    Date: February 11, 2019
    Status: Deceased soldier's identity used in scam

    - Julie Callahan found a metal tag embossed with "AARON DELGADO. U.S. Army" in Cutter Creek on February 11, 2019.
    - Aaron Delgado, a U.S. Army Specialist, died at age 24 in a 2016 training accident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
    - Rhonda Pickard, 41, had been running fabricated romantic personas for at least four years by 2017.
    - In October 2017, a Facebook profile named Beverly Cox, with 412 friends and no mutual connections, sent Howard Henderson a friend request.
    - The first financial request from "Beverly" was for $400 in January 2018, sent via Western Union, which routed to Shreveport, Louisiana.

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    22 min
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