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Catfishing Scam Victims

Catfishing Scam Victims

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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 Orphanage Photos Found on His Kitchen Table

    The Orphanage Photos Found on His Kitchen Table
    2026/10/29
    The Orphanage Photos Found on His Kitchen Table

    Imagine discovering 47 photographs of smiling children and 63,400 dollars in wire transfer receipts on a kitchen table, but the homeowner is nowhere to be found. This chilling scene hints at a dark romantic scam that preyed on a lonely man. What secrets did these items hold about George Tate's disappearance?

    In this episode, we delve into the meticulous life of George Tate, a payroll administrator in Caldwell, Ohio, whose quiet loneliness led him to a dating app in January 2018. We uncover the elaborate deception orchestrated by a man named Jerry Perry, whose fabricated identity as a humanitarian worker running an orphanage in Malawi masked a sinister agenda.

    Person: George Tate
    Date: April 14, 2019
    Location: Caldwell, Ohio
    Status: Missing
    Case: Romantic Scam

    - Christine Cook found George Tate's gate propped open at 6:14 AM on April 14, 2019.
    - Officers discovered 47 photographs and a three-ring binder with $63,400 in wire transfer receipts on Tate's kitchen table.
    - The receipts documented 18 months of payments to "Blessed Path International Ministries."
    - George Tate, a 52-year-old payroll administrator, joined a dating app in January 2018, 11 days before matching with "Jerry Perry."
    - The first wire transfer of $1,100 was sent by George Tate in May 2018 for a supposed customs fee.

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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
    This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.
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    26 分
  • The Geranium Was Inside. Then It Wasn't

    The Geranium Was Inside. Then It Wasn't
    2026/10/28
    The Geranium Was Inside. Then It Wasn't

    In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Frances Rogers, a speech-language pathologist whose quiet life in Alderton, Ohio, was targeted by an intricate operation. Discover how a fabricated identity, a series of calculated encounters, and a seemingly minor detail about a pet's medication schedule exposed a sophisticated scheme.

    Person: Frances Rogers
    Date: March 14, 2019
    Location: Alderton, Ohio
    Status: Unresolved
    Topic: Romantic scam

    - Frances Rogers, 44, worked as a licensed speech-language pathologist in Alderton, Ohio.
    - Her geranium, always kept inside for eleven years, was found on her porch on March 14, 2019, with a handwritten note.
    - Frances had not missed a single dose of medication for her cat, Bertie, in four years.
    - In late September 2018, Frances was introduced to "Michael Mueller," a supposed 51-year-old civil engineer.
    - A reverse-image search in February 2019 revealed the man in a photo sent by "Michael Mueller" was actually Daniel Asante, a real project manager in Accra.

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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
    This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.
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    24 分
  • My Charles: The Lie in the Love Note

    My Charles: The Lie in the Love Note
    2026/10/27
    My Charles: The Lie in the Love Note

    Imagine burying a zip-top bag of photographs, marked "My Charles," only for the man in them to be a complete stranger who has never heard your name or set foot in your country. This is the chilling reality of a methodical woman named Marcia, whose careful nature was exploited in a romance scam that cost her seven months and thousands of dollars. How did a seemingly trustworthy nutrition coach become the center of a deception that unraveled far more than one woman's loss?

    In this episode, we delve into the story of Marcia O'Connor, a woman who meticulously planned her life but fell victim to a sophisticated online romance scam. We explore the timeline of her relationship with "Charles," from their first interaction on a nutrition app to the moment she realized the man she loved was a phantom, and how her fraud complaint exposed a larger network of deceit.

    Person: Marcia O'Connor
    Date: February 3, 2022
    Location: Sutter Pines, Grover, Tennessee
    App: NutriPath
    Loss: $4,800

    - Marcia O'Connor was 28 years old in winter 2022 and described as methodical.
    - She joined the NutriPath app in July 2021, a nutrition and wellness coaching app costing $12 a month.
    - Within 48 hours of creating her profile, she received a message from "Charles.M.Nutrition."
    - The relationship lasted seven months, with calls averaging 90 minutes by November.
    - Marcia filed a fraud complaint with Grover PD on February 15, 2022.

    To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

    © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
    This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.
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    22 分
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