{"author_name":"The Happy Money Podcast with Woman’s World","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/the-happy-money-podcast/episodes/631eb90c-517b-4906-ac03-2d1e29478dfc","description":"<p>Romance scams are one of the fastest-growing and most emotionally devastating forms of fraud today. No one thinks it will happen to them, yet Americans lose more than <strong>$1 billion every year</strong> to criminals posing as romantic partners.</p><p>This episode of <em>Happy Money</em> exposes how these schemes really work - from the psychological manipulation scammers use to the subtle red flags many victims miss until it’s too late.</p><p>Joining host Julia Dennison is <strong>Amy Nofziger</strong>, Senior Director of Victim Support at the <strong>AARP Fraud Watch Network</strong>, part of <strong>AARP</strong>. She shares frontline insights into how scammers build trust, who they target, what warning signs to watch for, and exactly what to do if you -&nbsp; or someone you love -&nbsp; becomes a victim.</p><p>Because romance scams don’t look like scams at first.</p><p>They look like relationships.</p><p>In this episode you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>The biggest red flags of romance scams</li><li>The most common tactics scammers use to hook victims</li><li>Early warning signs that an online relationship may be fraudulent</li><li>Why intelligent, cautious people still fall prey</li><li>How criminals use social media, dating apps, and even professional platforms to build trust</li><li>The psychological manipulation behind romance fraud</li><li>How scammers pressure victims into sending money or cryptocurrency</li><li>Practical steps to protect yourself and your family</li><li>Where to get help if you suspect a scam</li><li><br></li></ul><p>For more information and support:</p><ul><li>womansworld.com</li><li>aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork</li></ul><p>Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify — and share this episode with someone you care about today.</p><p><br></p>","html":"<iframe src=\"https://art19.com/shows/the-happy-money-podcast/episodes/631eb90c-517b-4906-ac03-2d1e29478dfc/embed\" style=\"width: 720px; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" width=\"720\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"></iframe>","provider_name":"ART19","provider_url":"https://art19.com","title":"Love, Lies & Lost Money: How to Spot a Romance Scam Before It’s Too Late!","type":"rich","version":"1.0","width":720,"height":200}