Tracking down scammers – how and why do they do it? One tells host Hannah Ajala: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of global romance scams originate in West Africa. In Ghana, there are the Sakawa Boys. The conning process can involve staying up late, chatting on the phone… building trust and deepening the connection - a bit like a real relationship. It takes time to fall “in love”. Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736
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Before we start, please note this series contains adult themes and strong language.
Whenever I'm in Ghana, I always carry a little battery powered hand fan with me.
Probably looks a little diva, but it's the best defense against the heat.
Also, fanning yourself gives you something to do when you're nervous.
Like I am sitting here on the patio of a cafe in Accra waiting.
Every car that goes by, I think, is that him?
The guy I'm waiting for has rescheduled twice already.
First, he didn't want to meet indoors, so he had to find exactly the right outdoor location.
Then the rain set in and he canceled again.
Now I'm nervous that he won't show up at all.
I'm also a bit nervous that he will.
The guy I'm waiting for is a supporting player in one of many criminal schemes conning people around the world.