The BBC's local podcast, bombed by Vicki Pattison, has returned to the real-life stories of people who were victims of betrayal, deception and mental manipulation.
TV star, author and podcast host Vicki thought he had found a soulmate, but eventually he was tricked from thousands of pounds, and in some cases almost a homeless loss.
One of these featured in the five-part series is Priya (not her real name), and she starts dating the guy she met online, but later he is not the person he said I understand that. She lost £100,000, including valuable family heirlooms to con artists who used her desire for love, dating and marriage.
At first they seemed to have a lot in common, then the money demand began, but at first, only a small amount, then to thousands.
Priya said: “I didn't think this was a scam. I thought the romance scam only happened online. They didn't happen face to face, so for me, it was until I stopped talking to him and started to reflect that. It didn't feel like a scam.
“I'm in a really bad state and I don't think I'm going to deny it, but I knew there was the only way and it was to get justice.”
Vicky also hears from Suzanne, Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire has lost almost her heart, home and hairdresser business to the con artist she met. It was too many lies about his health that caught him. She is fighting to get back the £20,000 he gave him and wants others to hear her story as a warning.
Suzanne said: “There's not enough support for victims like us. You honestly feel you're the only one, so it's a very lonely crime. When I go through it, I'll say, I was 36. How many people on TV have this happened?”
The bonus episode of “Love Bombing” is also talking to author Becky Holmes, who pretends to be a celebrity, asks fans to send membership cards money to fans, and asks them to send meetings and charities. There are also celebrities scammers.
In this podcast, the reenactment conversation between Vicky and Becky pretended to be Keanu Reeves and Mick Jagger, revealing the tactics these con artists and con artists use to win cash.
Vicki Pattison said: “Romance fraud is a particularly cruel crime, preying on people's trust and feelings in the most intimate ways.
“It often lurks in the shadows, hidden behind carefully crafted lies and manipulations, making it extremely difficult to find until it's too late.
“We would like to thank all the brave contributors who shared their stories and trusted us with their experiences. By shedding light on this issue, we are aware of the signs. , wants to empower others who may be experiencing something similar in order to find the courage to ask for help and make a voice. No one should suffer in silence. ”
Chris Burns, the local audio commissioner for the controller, added: We all understand a little more about how the scope of the story she covers affects people and how it is possible to rebuild your life even after the worst betrayal. I hope it helps. ”
Full series of beloved bombed presents: now available in BBC Sound.
