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Love and Scams

Love and Scams

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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 Wallet, The Fish, and The Man Who Wasn't Duane

    The Wallet, The Fish, and The Man Who Wasn't Duane
    2026/09/10
    The Wallet, The Fish, and The Man Who Wasn't Duane

    Imagine a meticulous life, carefully constructed with routines and trust, suddenly infiltrated by a deception so intricate it defies belief. A routine inspection uncovers a wallet with $940 and a driver's license, but the woman on the license has no connection to the property. How did this wallet become the first clue in unraveling a sophisticated romantic scam that targeted a steady, careful woman?

    In this episode, we delve into the story of Alice Hunt, a billing coordinator whose precise nature made her an unlikely victim of a long-running operation. We explore how three men orchestrated a scheme that wasn't a simple catfish, but a meticulously coordinated rotation using a single identity to exploit trust.

    Person: Alice Hunt
    Date: March 11, 2019 (discovery of wallet)
    Location: Mercer County, Ohio
    Object: Burgundy leather wallet
    Contents: $940 cash, driver's license, coffee shop punch card

    - Roy Schultz found a wallet containing $940 in cash at a vacant rental property.
    - Alice Hunt, 32, worked as a billing coordinator at an orthopedic clinic.
    - She kept seven fish in a freshwater aquarium, fed daily at 6:15 AM and 5:45 PM.
    - A blind date was arranged for Alice in October 2018 with a man named Duane Lewis.
    - Phone calls from "Duane Lewis" consistently originated 40 miles east of Clover Township.

    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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    21 分
  • The Nutritionist: He Stole Her Health, Then Her Heart

    The Nutritionist: He Stole Her Health, Then Her Heart
    2026/09/09
    The Nutritionist: He Stole Her Health, Then Her Heart

    Imagine finding your loved one's phone abandoned on a bridge at 4:19 AM, the call still connected to a man named Ray. This chilling discovery by a birdwatcher led to a shocking revelation about a romance scam that preyed on loneliness and a health crisis. What dark truth did Terry Wilson uncover on that cold February morning?

    In this episode, we delve into the story of Terry Wilson, a 52-year-old accounts manager living in Mapleburg, Ohio, whose life took a dramatic turn after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. We explore how a seemingly innocent health app connected Terry with a man who would exploit his vulnerabilities, leading to a devastating financial and emotional betrayal.

    Person: Terry Wilson
    Date: February 11, 2022
    Location: Harkin Creek bridge, Mapleburg, Ohio
    Status: Unresolved
    Topic: Romance scam

    - A Samsung Galaxy phone was found on Harkin Creek bridge at 4:19 AM with a call timer of 4 hours, 19 minutes.
    - Terry Wilson was 52 years old and an accounts manager at Carver Logistics in 2020.
    - Terry was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the fall of 2020 and downloaded the NutriPath app.
    - Terry wired forty-two thousand dollars to a P.O. box in Garfield Heights, Ohio, not Phoenix, Arizona.
    - The P.O. box was discovered by Terry's friend, Megan Draper, in early February 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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    24 分
  • The Engineer Who Stole Her Widow's Trust

    The Engineer Who Stole Her Widow's Trust
    2026/09/08
    The Engineer Who Stole Her Widow's Trust

    Imagine losing your husband, then finding a new connection through a trusted network, only to discover it was a meticulously crafted romantic scam. Pamela Zeller, a woman known for her practical competence, lost $76,000 to a man who targeted grieving women through a faith-based social network. How did a civil engineer's LinkedIn profile become the instrument of such a devastating betrayal?

    In this episode, we explore the story of Pamela Zeller, a Nebraska farmer who, after the sudden death of her husband, found herself entangled in a sophisticated online romance scam. We delve into the methods of a methodical man who spent four years preying on vulnerable women, and the profound question of what is truly stolen when trust itself is lost.

    Person: Pamela Zeller
    Date: January 9, 2019
    Location: Dufrain, Nebraska
    Amount Stolen: $76,000
    Scammer's Alias: Howard Moore

    - Pamela Zeller was found on concrete steps in 17-degree air, wearing only a cotton nightgown.
    - The scammer used photographs downloaded from a real civil engineer named Marcus Thelen's LinkedIn account in February 2018.
    - Pamela and Raymond Zeller ran a 340-acre cow-calf operation for 21 years.
    - Raymond Zeller died in the spring of 2016 at 49 years old from a cardiac event.
    - The first certificate of deposit, holding $42,000, was due to mature in September 2018.

    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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    25 分
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