Romance Scams. Investigating Fraudsters & The Impact Of Their Crimes. Becky Holmes, Author.

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Becky Holmes is the author of "Keanu Reeves is Not in Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud." She found notoriety after creating the X account @deathtospinach and since then has continued using humor to expose fraud while investigating romance scammers and the impact of their crimes. In this episode, Holmes joins host Heather Engel to discuss her experience, some of the romance scam tactics she uncovered, how justice systems can support victims, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.

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