Season 3 - Romance Scam Warriors

When Swiping Right Goes Wrong

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/fan_mail/new] After a divorce and years of rebuilding her life, Beth Hyland thought she had finally found someone who truly understood her. What began as a promising Tinder match quickly evolved into a sophisticated romance scam built on emotional manipulation, love bombing, fake promises, and cryptocurrency fraud. But this episode is not just about the scam. It’s about what happens when a survivor refuses to stay silent. Instead of hiding in shame, Beth chose to fight back. In this powerful conversation, she shares how she transformed one of the most devastating experiences of her life into advocacy, education, and healing. From publishing the actual text messages in her book, Diary of a Romance Scam: When Swiping Right Goes Wrong, to speaking publicly about the psychological tactics used by scammers, Beth is helping expose the machinery behind these crimes while giving other victims permission to speak openly without shame. Together, we discuss trauma bonds, emotional conditioning, crypto ATM fraud, and the devastating psychological aftermath of romance scams — but we also talk about resilience, reclaiming your voice, and the courage it takes to stand in the light after being manipulated in the dark. This is a story about survival, truth, and refusing to let criminals write the ending. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/support] Email me at romancescamrebellion@gmail.com if you have a story you need to tell.

Season 3 - Romance Scam Warriors

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/fan_mail/new] Season 3 begins with a look at the journey since the close of Season 2 — the advocacy, the conversations, and the growing movement determined to confront the scam epidemic head-on. This season is dedicated to the warriors, whistleblowers, survivors, advocates, and experts who refuse to stay silent. Through powerful interviews and real conversations, Romance Scam Warriors shines a spotlight on the people working tirelessly to expose scams, protect potential victims, and push for real change. The fight is far from over — but no one is fighting alone. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/support] Email me at romancescamrebellion@gmail.com if you have a story you need to tell.

The Stolen Face: A Romance Scam Victim Speaks Out - Season 2 Finale

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/fan_mail/new] The man I thought I loved was real — just not the one talking to me. In this episode, I unpack the emotional aftermath of discovering that the identity behind my romance scam belonged to an innocent man whose photos were stolen and used to defraud women worldwide. This is the story of the “other victim” — the ghost unknowingly woven into my story — and the complex grief of letting go of both illusion and reality. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/support] Email me at romancescamrebellion@gmail.com if you have a story you need to tell.

Seven Deadly Signs You're in a Romance Scam (Or About to Be)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/fan_mail/new] What if the person you’re falling for… was never real? In this urgent, reality-check episode, Anola walks listeners through the seven most common psychological and behavioral signs of a romance scam — the same playbook used on her and millions of others worldwide. This isn’t theory. It’s a diagnostic test. From unsolicited messages and tragic backstories… to sudden work deployments, financial probing, and love declarations that come too fast — each “sign” exposes how trust is engineered, intimacy is accelerated, and victims are methodically prepared for financial extraction. If you answer “yes” to even three of these signs, you may already be inside the scam. This episode doesn’t just raise awareness — it provides an emergency exit plan. Because the most dangerous scams don’t begin with a request for money… They begin with a request for trust. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/support] Email me at romancescamrebellion@gmail.com if you have a story you need to tell.

Testify - Life After a Romance Scam

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/fan_mail/new] Two years after the scam, I'm 69 with 27 years left on a mortgage I almost owned outright. My professional reputation is damaged. My retirement is gone. And the systems that could help? Silent. This is what life after a romance scam actually looks like—and why I'm still fighting back, even on the days I wonder if it matters. The alternative is letting the scammers win. And I won't do that. If you've been scammed or love someone who has, you need to hear this. We're not alone—and silence is not an option. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506074/support] Email me at romancescamrebellion@gmail.com if you have a story you need to tell.