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AI romance scammer broke my heart

Episode 27 of 30

In another special episode for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scam Safe week, the team hear the incredible story of one Edinburgh woman left devastated when an online romance turned out to be a scam.

In another special episode for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scam Safe week, the team hear the incredible story of one Edinburgh woman left devastated when an online romance turned out to be a scam – with a sophisticated AI trick luring her into parting with thousands of pounds. We also go behind the scenes with the banking team charged with breaking the scammers’ spell in order to stop their unsuspecting customers from handing over their life savings. And Scam Interceptors’ Nick Stapleton reveals how so-called hustle kingdoms power a sinister global industry of romance scams.

Release date:

44 minutes

On TV

Tue 25 Nov 2025 10:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gloria Hunniford
Presenter Julia Somerville
Presenter Louise Minchin
Production Manager Natalie Palmer
Executive Producer Rowland Stone
Series Editor Chris Walker
Series Producer Sherry Knight

Broadcast

  • Tue 25 Nov 2025 10:45