Scammer Stories

Send us Fan Mail Anatasia Vailas is passionate about helping others cope with trauma and loss, but one day she ended up on the other end of the ordeal. Now she helps victims try to see the light and heal... and she knows how to help the family members try and pick up the pieces in the aftermath. You can reach her by requesting her on Better help, or just email her directly at [email protected]. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 scam is far more complicated than taking away someone’s access to money. Sometimes the victim escapes the scam, but the family is left picking up the pieces. Click HERE to read and order the book. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 loved one in the ICU. These are powerful reminders that the true cost of romance scams reaches far beyond financial loss. The second woman in the episode has a lot to be proud of and so I want to share her successes. Click HERE t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 husband didn't. Grieving, lonely, and trying to find her footing in a world without the person she'd loved for most of her life, Mary became the perfect target for an online scammer. At first she was a victim. Now... she's a surv...

Send us Fan Mail 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 of the Scammer Stories Podcast, Heather shares how a relationship that seemed normal slowly unraveled into a web of lies, manipulation, theft, and fear. Click HERE for a link to the documentary on her story. Support the show