Patsy Roach joins the conversation today, delving into the murky waters of online dating scams. She shares her eye-opening journey from being a casual observer of the dating scene to a full-fledged advocate against scammers. Her tales of 'love bombing' and the emotional manipulation tactics employed by these scammers are both riveting and eye-popping. It's a wild ride as she reveals how she stumbled upon these scams while innocently signing up for online dating as a joke.

Spoiler alert: it was no laughing matter! With stats that might knock your socks off, like how romance scams cost Americans a staggering $94 million in 2023 alone, Patsy emphasizes that these scams can happen to anyone, regardless of age or intelligence. Tune in to hear her top tips on spotting red flags and how to protect yourself against these modern-day predators. Trust me, you won't want to miss this episode filled with wit, wisdom, and a touch of sass!

[00:00] Introduction to Scams

[00:32] Show Introduction and Banter

[01:07] Sponsor Acknowledgment and Civility Tip

[02:46] Introduction to Online Dating Scams

[03:06] Guest Introduction: Patsy Roach

[03:09] Patsy's Story: Encountering Scammers

[05:28] Common Scammer Tactics

[07:50] Patsy's Methods to Expose Scammers

[16:16] Scammers' Playbook and Patsy's Counter

[25:27] Men as Scam Victims

[27:28] Legislation Against Online Scams

[28:30] AI and Celebrity Scams

[29:14] Red Flags and Fake Memberships

[32:14] Email and Phone Scams

[34:11] Scam Stories and Prevention Tips

[41:17] Podcast and Advocacy

[44:14] Final Thoughts and Resources

Takeaways:

• Patsy Roach delves into the world of online dating scams, revealing how they emotionally and financially drain victims.
• She emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags, like love bombing and unrealistic sweet talk from scammers.
• The conversation highlights the staggering financial losses associated with romance scams, which totaled $94 million in 2023 alone.
• Patsy's personal experiences with scammers led her to educate others, sharing stories to help prevent future victims from falling prey.
• She discusses the tactics scammers use, including fake personas and emotional manipulation to extract money from vulnerable individuals.
• Patsy encourages victims of scams to report incidents to authorities like the FBI, even if they feel embarrassed about being scammed.

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