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Tracking down scammers. How and why do they do it? One tells Hannah: β€œI always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of all romance scams originate in West Africa.

Tracking down scammers – how and why do they do it? One tells host Hannah Ajala: β€œI 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 β€œin love”. Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language.

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