40 min

S25 E3: Meet The Boys | "Love, Janessa‪"‬ Uncover

    • True Crime

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Tracking down scammers – how and why do they do it? One tells host Hannah Ajala: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of global romance scams originate in West Africa. In Ghana, there are the Sakawa Boys. The conning process can involve staying up late, chatting on the phone… building trust and deepening the connection — a bit like a real relationship. It takes time to fall “in love”.

To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit here.

Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language. For transcripts of this series, please visit here.

Tracking down scammers – how and why do they do it? One tells host Hannah Ajala: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of global romance scams originate in West Africa. In Ghana, there are the Sakawa Boys. The conning process can involve staying up late, chatting on the phone… building trust and deepening the connection — a bit like a real relationship. It takes time to fall “in love”.

To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit here.

Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language. For transcripts of this series, please visit here.

40 min

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