Scammer Stories

Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.

Podcasting since 2019 • 98 episodes

Scammer Stories

Latest Episodes

Romance scam victim finds happy and leaves a trail of destruction behind

Katharine’s family thought they were prepared when they discovered her loved one was caught in a romance scam. They had the resources. They had the ability to intervene. They even had a plan. But they quickly learned that stopping a romance sca...

September 09, 2026 • 42:58

Two romance scam families. One goes to prison... the other to ICU

A romance scam doesn't just devastate the person sending the money. It can destroy entire families. In this episode, you'll hear two heartbreaking stories. In one, a family member ends up behind bars. In the other, the stress and trauma lands a...

August 06, 2026 • 26:36

COVID takes a husband before a romance scam

Mary's story begins with a love that lasted a lifetime. She met her husband when she was just six years old, and after decades together, they built a life filled with love, family, and memories. Then COVID changed everything. Mary survived. Her...

July 01, 2026 • 31:11

Romance scam victim comes face-to-face with the scammer who broke into her home

Heather Rovet thought she had finally found love when a charming handyman named "Jace" entered her life. Instead, she found herself trapped in a nightmare involving one of Canada's most notorious romance scammers.In this shocking episode...

June 11, 2026 • 28:20

What happens when nothing works while trying to save a parent from a romance scam

The number one question I get in my email inbox is from adult children desperately trying to save a parent who is trapped in a romance scam. They’ve tried everything… begging, interventions, cutting off money, even taking control through power ...

May 08, 2026 • 31:46

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Fan Mail

do you have any stories about victims age 70+ who made a recovery? Or is mild cognitive decline a near-insurmountable obstacle to recovery once in the grips of a scumbag? in other words: recovering from cult membership/addiction is a hard 10-year journey for a 20-year-old (and will most likely include relapse episodes), so is it even possible for a 76-yo? If there are success stories, I'd love to hear them

Atlanta, Georgia

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