A deep dive into the sinister world of romance scams, financial frauds, and digital cons, showing how perpetrators manipulate trust and prey on human vulnerabilities. Through compelling interviews with victims, their families, and law enforcement, the series explores how seemingly harmless interactions can spiral into life-altering tragedies
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Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. South Carolina SextortionIn the quiet town of Greenville, South Carolina, the Johns family is struck by an unimaginable tragedy. Jacob Johns walks into the apartment he shared with his twin brother, Jared, to find Jared’s lifeless body and a gun beside him.CC45minFeb 10, 2025
- 2. Seattle TraffickingA woman walked into the Redmond Police Station, bringing with her a harrowing story of betrayal and exploitation. Believing she had found companionship in an online relationship, she became ensnared in a complex and sinister web of manipulation.CC45minFeb 11, 2025
- 3. Words With Friends ScamUpon their retirement, a woman and her husband move to Arizona to begin a new stage of their lives. However, when her husband is diagnosed with dementia, she finds herself isolated and lonely.CC45minFeb 12, 2025
- 4. Timeshare ScamMichael Cato falls for a timeshare scam, losing $500K and suffering emotional fallout that strains his marriage and family.CC45minFeb 17, 2025
- 5. Indiana-Murder For HireAfter meeting Navy officer 'Andrew' online, Tisha Raines fell for a romance scam and lost $1,200, leaving her devastated.CC45minFeb 14, 2025
- 6. Ohio Craig's List KillerRichard Beasley and Brogan Rafferty posted an ad on Craigslist offering a job as a groundskeeper on 688 acres of farmland. The job promised a small pay cheque and a place to stay in a peaceful wooded area.CC45minJun 3, 2025
- 7. The Gold Bar Scam88 women fell victim to a romance fraud scheme run by Rubbin Sarpong. Sarpong posed as a US soldier stationed in Syria. The goal was to gain trust and then ask for money, all under the guise of needing help transporting gold bars out of Syria.CC45minJun 10, 2025
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