Advertise on podcast: Scam Rebel: Looking for Clues (Formerly Romance Scam Rebellion)

Send us Fan Mail I used to believe that when somebody wanted to connect with me online, they actually were who they presented themselves to be. This is my fractured fairytale. What's yours? In this Season 3 finale of Romance Scam Rebellion, I take a closer look at the beliefs we carry about scams, vulnerability, intelligence, love, and trust—and how those beliefs can leave us more vulnerable than we realize. After three seasons of speaking with victims, investigators, advocates, prosecutors, psychologists, and even people who were trafficked into scam compounds and forced to deceive others, one thing has become painfully clear: intelligence alone doesn't make us immune to deception. The belief that “it could never happen to me” can be one of the most dangerous fractured fairytales of all. This episode explores why preparedness—not intelligence—is one of our strongest tools against scams, how to recognize our own blind spots, and how we can help protect the people we love. Because maybe the question isn't whether you're smart enough to spot a scam. Maybe the question is: Are you prepared? Support the show Romance Scam Rebellion is entirely self funded. If this content has helped you, educated someone you love, or simply made you more aware of these crimes — please consider supporting the mission. Every contribution helps me continue this work and get one step closer to rebuilding what was taken from me:  You can donate at:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuilding-after-a-romance-scam-at-69 Email me at [email protected] if you have a story you need to tell.