After his mother fell in love with a man she was chatting with online who turned out to be a Nigerian scammer, journalist Carlos Barragán decided to investigate the community of Nigerian romance frauds, and learn more about the conditions that have led to the prevalence of these scams. Barragán discusses his new book, The Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammers. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with romance scammers. Cover art courtesy of Farrar, Straus and Giroux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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