『Love and Scams』のカバーアート

Love and Scams

Love and Scams

著者： Creator at Obomedia
無料で聴く

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.

Subscribe to Love and Scams now and arm yourself with knowledge.© 2026 OBOMEDIA Creators ノンフィクション犯罪
エピソード
  • The Chekhov Trap: She Stole Her Identity, One Page at a Time

    The Chekhov Trap: She Stole Her Identity, One Page at a Time
    2026/07/26
    The Chekhov Trap: She Stole Her Identity, One Page at a Time

    Imagine losing $62,000 to a romance scam without ever being touched, your identity stolen one page at a time. This chilling romance scam reveals how a meticulously crafted deception can strip away not just money, but a person's very sense of self. How do you protect yourself when the threat is built on your deepest passions?

    In this episode, we uncover the story of Frances O'Brien, a precise and private English teacher whose love for rare books became the blueprint for her undoing. We explore the methodical cruelty of a scammer who spent years observing her target, culminating in a trap that began with a vintage Chekhov book.

    Person: Frances O'Brien
    Location: Dellwick, Ohio
    Scammer: Patricia Senn
    Victim's Profession: English teacher
    Scammer's Prior Cases: Muncie, Indiana; Louisville, Kentucky

    - Laura Edwards, 14, discovered the open door at 5:40 AM on Hargrove Street.
    - Frances O'Brien had already transferred $23,000 before the Chekhov book arrived.
    - The scammer, Patricia Senn, had been operating variations of her scheme for at least seven years.
    - Susan Falk, a real librarian from Portland, Oregon, had her Instagram photos stolen for the fake profile.
    - The scam involved eight months of daily messages, building trust through specific, earned conversation.

    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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    24 分
  • recognized her "character," said she reminded him of his late wife

    recognized her "character," said she reminded him of his late wife
    2026/07/25
    recognized her "character," said she reminded him of his late wife

    Imagine finding a stranger's journal, its pages swollen shut, only to discover a laminated photo of children with a cryptic message on the back: "Our babies - God's plan working through you, my love." How did a 62-year-old woman in Prattville, Indiana, come to carry this photo, and what devastating truth did it reveal?

    In this episode, we uncover the story of Megan Bennett, a precise bookkeeper and recent widow, who sought companionship on a Christian singles platform and found herself entangled in a web of deceit. Learn how seemingly small details accumulated into a significant outcome, leaving her to discover the true cost of her connection.

    Person: Megan Bennett
    Location: Prattville, Indiana
    Platform: HarvestHeart
    Date: Fall 2017
    Relationship: Widower

    - Dale Brooks found a pale yellow journal half-buried in a drainage ditch on Harmon Mill Road.
    - The journal contained a laminated photograph of two children with a message on the back.
    - Megan Bennett, 62, had been married for 33 years before her husband Ray died in 2014.
    - Edward Patterson, a self-described widower from Louisville, claimed to be in Liberia overseeing orphanage construction.
    - Megan wired $240 for a customs processing fee on roofing materials in January 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    21 分
  • The Candle, The Rabbit, and The Man Who Knew Too Much

    The Candle, The Rabbit, and The Man Who Knew Too Much
    2026/07/24
    The Candle, The Rabbit, and The Man Who Knew Too Much

    Imagine finding a romantic dinner scene-a table set for two, a candle burned to its base, and one wine glass full, the other empty-but no one home. This chilling discovery by a utility technician was just the beginning of a meticulously planned romantic scam that targeted a paralegal named Gloria Callahan. How did a seemingly sweet detail about a rabbit's hay rack become a sinister clue in a disappearance?

    In this episode, we uncover the unsettling truth behind a woman found confused and dehydrated, four blocks from her apartment, admitted under a false name. We explore how a routine was studied, trust was exploited, and a "romantic dinner" was, in fact, an operation carried out by men who never revealed their true identities.

    Person: Gloria Callahan
    Location: Dellbrook, North Carolina
    Firm: Archer and Pruett
    Rabbit: Pepper
    Friend: Connie Williams

    - A utility technician found a dining table set for two with one empty and one full wine glass in apartment six on Voss Street.
    - Gloria Callahan, a 26-year-old paralegal, lived alone in the apartment with her three-year-old Holland Lop rabbit, Pepper.
    - A man named Robert Bennett, introduced by a colleague, remembered a specific detail about Pepper's hay rack.
    - Gloria's schedule, including her yoga studio visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays, was meticulously studied.
    - Gloria was found confused and dehydrated on Keller Avenue, four blocks from her apartment, and admitted to Dellbrook Memorial under a name that was not hers.

    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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    22 分
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
まだレビューはありません