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Love, Janessa

Behind every catfish, there’s a bait. Stolen images of an adult entertainment star are being used to con victims. Who is Janessa Brazil? Who are the scammers?

World Service,8 episodes

Episodes

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7. Fantasy meets reality
The fish meets the bait. Roberto lost thousands of dollars. Vanessa had her images stolen
31 mins15 Mar 2023
6. Love, Vanessa
Her real name is Vanessa. Her model name is Janessa Brazil. Vanessa tells her story
39 mins08 Mar 2023
5. Bubba
“I'm an offensive person.” Can a shock jock radio talk show host help us find Janessa?
27 mins20 Feb 2023
4. Helen of Troy
Where is Janessa Brazil? She has vanished. Then, she turns up somewhere unexpected
29 mins13 Feb 2023
3. Meet the boys
Tracking down scammers – how and why do they do it? One tells Hannah: “I always feel bad”
40 mins06 Feb 2023
2. The big fish
Roberto is in love. Without ever seeing or talking to her, he falls deeply for Janessa
40 mins30 Jan 2023
1. From my world to yours
New Year’s Eve. Simon receives a message from a beautiful stranger. Then she needs cash...
36 mins23 Jan 2023
Introducing Love, Janessa
“I love her. I just love her!” Many others think the same thing. It’s a digital con
3 mins13 Jan 2023