THE PINK LADY AGAINST SCAMMERS

PATSY ROACH

The true and sometimes scary stories of online romance scammers. Listen to this podcast and learn how to spot them. Check out my blog: www.pinkladyagainstscammers.com. read less

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THE PINK LADY AGAINST SCAMMERS is a podcast by online dating blogger and TikTok personality Patsy Roach. In it, she tells the stories of people who think they've found their ideal match. But the truth is far less pleasant than the fantasy. How often do romantic hopefuls lose their bank account or identity? Patsy shares tales of warning and offers methods for avoiding heartbreak.

On the podcast, Patsy tells her own story of being a scam victim. In 2016, she saw a flier and began her online dating journey. Tim Rubles, then on a "peacekeeping mission in a foreign country," messaged Patsy. She didn't know it then, but she'd met her first scammer. His sweet words, Patsy says, "would give you a cavity." She now knows this is one of the telltale signs of a scammer. He was not Patsy's last romance scam.

The podcast host warns listeners against Mr Right, who seems too incredible. Experts join her to explain signs to watch for. Certified confidence coach Gina Conover helps women "rebuild their inner selves." The prosecuting attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri also joins. She discusses several instances where scammers tricked women into theft and fraud.

In "The Ins and Outs of Online Dating with Katy," Patsy's friend Katy shares essential information. The online dating coach helps listeners avoid what they call another "Scammer Alfred." Bryan and Kathy from Advocating Against Romance Scammers join the show, too. They talk about better ways of finding the right match.

A recurring segment has listeners hearing conversations with scammers. In "My Interrogation of a Scammer," Patsy pretends to be a TV show character. In another, she talks with a man who pretends he's actor Chris Evans. One episode has a guest named Kimberlee discussing meeting her husband on Craigslist. She also tells her scary online dating story. Another victim, Tiffany, tells her story of a food scam.

What could happen when someone starts online dating? With Patsy's help, listeners can avoid the most dangerous pitfalls. New episodes of THE PINK LADY AGAINST SCAMMERS podcast arrive once or twice a month.

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