Drew hosts a solo show to discuss the proliferation of online romance scam profiles involving fitness trainer Scott Cole and the pervasive issue of financial and other forms of online extortion users face every day.

CW | TW: This episode discusses identity theft and romance scams. Profanity included. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

Logo Art: Drew Hudson

Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

Sources

News Clip: Romance Scammers Stole Man’s Photos For Years (KVUE)

Article: “Palm Springs Man Says Romance Scammers Have Used His Picture To Attract Women For 15 Years” by Liz Neporent, Jared Kofsky, and Laura Romero (ABC 7 Eyewitness News)

Article: “Man, 63, Claims romance Scammers Have Used His Photos To Attract Victims For 15 Years: ‘It’s So Awful, Tragic, and Mean’’’ by Charna Flam (People)

Article: “Baffled Man Says His Profile Picture Is So Irresistible To Women That Romance Scammers Have Been Using It For 15 Years” by Jensen Bird (DailyMail)

Article: “I Love You, Now Pay Up: Understanding Romance Scams” by Christopher Hadnagy (PsychologyToday)

Article: “Romance Scam VictimTells Her Story; WarnsOthers To Be Vigilant” via FBI.gov

TV Show: His Face Is Being Used As A Romance Scam | Tamron Hall Show (YT)

Website: Get Moving With Scott Cole (scottcole.com)

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