How to Avoid Romance Scams

Exposing the Thieves’ Secret Weapons and Tactics

By: Vivian Orgel

Narrated by: Stephanie Stone

Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

The highly publicized “Tinder Swindler” is one type of romance scam that brought a lot of attention to horrendous, life-changing acts of fraud. How to Avoid Romance Scams: Exposing the Thieves’ Secret Weapons and Tactics reveals numerous versions of this crime and digs deeper, decoding what causes some people to get caught in these romantic and dating deceptions, which can even lead them to experiencing it again.

It explores the real reasons why people give huge sums of money to total strangers, bleeding their bank accounts dry and causing them mental anguish on top of financial ruin. Just revealing that many people are defrauded does nothing to help victims or prospective victims. The author investigates why so many people are victimized and exposes the thieves’ modes of operation, tactics, and weapons.

Learn why and how so many romance scam attempts are successful. Go deep into the minds of predators and victims to learn their motives and vulnerabilities. Access real conversations with likely impostors, including some the author experienced personally.

Listeners are given essential red-flag warnings that, when overlooked or ignored, cause individuals to end up both emotionally and financially broken. The book also proposes solutions to this growing problem. The attempts alone can be unsettling to those targeted.

How to Avoid Romance Scams provides a complete picture of the devastation of romance fraud. This information is shared to help protect those looking for love from bankrupt hearts and empty bank accounts.

©2022 Vivian Orgel (P)2023 Vivian Orgel

Realistic Approach to Avoid "Romance"Scams

I loved Romance Scams for several reasons. It was a realistic approach to weeding out people quickly before they take root in your heart.
The book doesn't say don't take part in online dating or social forums, because let's face it, these forms are not going away.
However, what Vivian does is give you the knowledge to spot pink/ red flags and the permission to walk away with your dignity and money intact.
Also, I have always thought of these scammers as thugs well versed in stealing from people. But the book shows the scammers are sometimes college educated people trying to earn a living. Also, there are classes they take to learn how to scam.

You do not owe anyone anything when they call you dear or honey.
The book really sounds down how educated these people are at going for your weakness, so they can gain control over your savings.
According to this book, these scammers use advertising techniches to sell themselves to you for their own selfish gain.
Thank you Vivian for this eye opening book. Most sincere people look for the good in others, but you teach some other traits which shouldn't be ignored.
I will never look at a profile the same.

Very Informative!!

With so many romance scams out there today, I would strongly recommend reading/listening to this book. It is well-written, educational, and a great guide to help protect yourself from being a victim of a scam. I have read several of Miss Orgel’s books and this one is just as spectacular as the others. The narrator does an excellent job as well. It’s a must read!