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“Seriously, it was hard to concentrate on the story so bad were the accents of the voice actors. Drummondville isn’t Paris, come ON.”
4Cat4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/18/24
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“I really like the concept of this pod because I find scams psychologically fascinating. I wd like to see this pod succeed. But first they should ditch the hokey dramatization. It's a distraction and is unnecessary because a quick narration of the scene wd do nicely.”Read full review »
CaliforniaLinda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
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“I really wanted to stick with this one, because I find these types of stories absolutely fascinating. But this podcast is so very tiresome. I just can’t do it anymore. I barely made it through the first three episodes and only with a lot of fast forwarding. The cringy ‘acting’, the insipid...”Read full review »
thinkthinkthink! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
“The main Canadian victims featured in the podcast seem to care much more about giving law enforcement a detailed record of their extensive detective work than explaining current situations in a comprehensible manner, if at all. I feel for these people and believe they are trying very hard to do...”Read full review »
JuliaC<3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“A very interesting podcast but what I don’t understand is how can someone be duped into believing someone masquerading as a Canadian Embassy official in Canada? Just goes to show how gullible some of the victims are in which case some of them are just dreamers hoping to land that one rich man to...”Read full review »
Lucas, Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/17/23
“Canada law enforcement should be abolished for this! Why are they there if they are not going to do something!?
Of country the US isn’t much better but for financial crimes we do have more recourse than what has been provided in all of these cases.
Does Canada have something like the fbi? Would...”Read full review »
katygrace. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“This was amazing ! I really didn’t like the acting voices but otherwise top 10 podcasts I’ve listen to!”
Blondy1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/25/23
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“Interesting story & ok podcast. The acting is not as bad as some say but can be a little distracting and funny. They make you want to root for the bad guy lol.”
listener#13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
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“I like these true stories and find them interesting and great cautionary tale .
The dramatization is terrible though . Just have the real people tell the story.
Also I hate to victim blame and know these cons very good at it , but often the woman are so foolish is unbelievable.
I get being...”Read full review »
wantmorejustice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
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“Interesting story, I was hooked after the first episode
The voice acting though was already horrible and unvoluntarily funny in the first episodes. Even funnier when the real life character speaks and sounds nothing like their actor version.
And then I heard your version of Quebec French...”Read full review »
987ref via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/03/23
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“But can we get a photo of this guy posted somewhere so everyone can be on the lookout for him? And so no one else gets conned?”
Krnprctr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“Just tell the story. The voice acting is so cringy and impossible to listen to. Hard no.”
bela3309 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/09/23
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“The story is compelling and the reason I keep listening. The journalism seems good but the re-enactments are just mind bogglingly awful. I’ve stopped listening a few times because of them, but then I keep pushing to hear what happens. Not only are they corny and cringy, but the French accents are...”Read full review »
New Yorker 111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/23
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“I find scam stories very interesting and illuminating, but the voice acting is really awful. I’m from Nova Scotia and I’m familiar with the accent, but this is just big cringe. The interviews are fine, but we don’t need the whole Cape Breton Summertime Review production.”
Pidgefancy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/03/23
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“I was hooked and empathetic and rooting for justice, but the last 2 episodes where they’re failing to grasp the complex nature of the crime, despite it being patiently articulated to them is nearly as mind boggling as the crimes.
They’re convinced they’re handing a open and shut case up to the...”Read full review »
Pya3g via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“The dramatization is so cringe-worthy. Way to ruin what could have been a good series.”
rhtpnora via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/23
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“I’d like to know more about his crimes in Vietnam, the penalties he’d face and what kind of extradition Canada has with them. Perhaps he’d face a more lengthy and severe punishment over there. Perhaps translating the page into Vietnamese and forwarding it to their outlets might renew some old...”Read full review »
E transfer for your thoughts? via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/30/23
“Really enjoy this podcast but the dramatizations are distracting to the story and events that transpired. I think this podcast would be better without the dramatizations.”
Productofthe90s via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/23
“Great story, good storytelling, very engaging podcast but my god, the person reenacting the French Canadian woman’s conversations in episode 4 is just terrible to listen to. It sounds like a very very bad skit happening somewhere in France where they caricatured someone speaking English to a...”Read full review »
Miss_Pouliche via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
06/27/23
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“Story sounded intriguing but turned it off with the silly bad acting.”
NanaMo3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“If you can get through the first few episodes with the re-enactments, buckle up. What these victims have experienced is devastating and this podcast is an important piece in what will hopefully eventuate into some kind of recognition and justice for the people who this exceptionally prolific...”Read full review »
CharleyBeetle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/21/23
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“The re-enactment voices are terribly annoying. Great story but only managed 2 eps…”
robgrime via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/23
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“The “drama” is cringe-worthy. Only managed 12mins.”
palmycherry1961 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/10/23
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“Great podcast highlighting the lack of protection provided by authorities against con artists, allowing them to repeatedly target vulnerable people and get away with it for decades.”
what nickname is untaken? via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/08/23
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“Really enjoyed this and can’t stop thinking about it, are there any updates?”
Boobella198273 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/27/23
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“The content is captivating and the story draws you in, but the dramatizations were amateurish and detracted from the experience. Would love to hear more from this group, but omit the dramatizations.”
Frustrated__Parent__ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
“An interesting case forsure & some great interviews & sound bites. Makes me very confused why some episodes are over half way just dramatizations? Very poorly done ones with goofy accents who make it feel like the women are ridiculous for believing him. Really hope this creator avoids...”Read full review »
falconman56jj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/22
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“Sorry - sad stories but…..really? Either the podcast did a poor job of presenting the con, or the individuals involved were waaay too naive and willing to be duped. Totally disagree this ‘can happen to anybody’. I do admire the women who rallied to track the conman down though…kudos! It may not...”Read full review »
R3187 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/08/22
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“If you persist with the dramatisation, it’s a great listen. They’re not necessary but the other bits are great. There are lots of interviews with people and the story moves along beautifully.”
Maz1118 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/22
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“I’m an occasional podcast listener and found this one while searching randomly, now I’m enchanted to this show.
My morning walk now starts with a beautiful ambience of imagination through listening this.”
Ridwone Hossain via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/09/22
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“It’s a great case, it’s so outrageous that there’s not a law that can protect victims of con artists.
The production is kinda good but the reenactment is awful. It’s get frustrating cause the interviews are better”
StayOnArgel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/22
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“Well researched and I hope the victims do get some justice.
However I challenge you to listen to episode 4 and not think of Inspector Clouseau in the pink panther movies 😂
I would agree with the other reviewers. The dramatizations were not a good choice. The podcast would have been much better...”Read full review »
Idiza via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/22
“I have been listening and been hooked on the story, but it took a conscious effort to keep listening past the terrible voice acting segments.
I don’t think people interested in the story will also be interested in a radio drama- it’s definitely the wrong storytelling choice for relaying this....”Read full review »
Enderfriender via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
“Embassies of a country within the actual country? Duh. Expecting law enforcement officers to respond immediately to a civil offence, when they have actual CC crimes to deal with? He duped you. Accept it, learn from it and move on. He took advantage of your weaknesses (desire for an instant...”Read full review »
pod23lover via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/28/22
“I know the producer and the victims have had negative experiences, but people in law enforcement actually care deeply about these issues. They listen to the same podcasts and watch the same Netflix shows as the general public. When they hear of people, especially working class people, being...”Read full review »
Playful_Bumblebee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/25/22
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“Excellent, gripping show. Really highlights the problems in the system. Shame! Congratulations on your strength, Kym, Jodi and Andrea. Oh, and I for one really love the acting.”
WesinParkdale via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/23/22
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“Oh good lord. The voice acting is too cringey to continue. Nope”
Vic3012 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/22
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“Great podcast! Contrary to most, I like the acting scenes”
Letterssssssss via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/11/22
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“I’m enjoy this podcast. I don’t mind the dramatizations at all. I feel like they add to the story and help shape the characters. I can imagine Marche being over the top with charisma.”
Lil’ Louis via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/11/22
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“everyone’s story is very compelling. i want justice for all these people and am glad this podcast exists to tell their stories and to highlight just what little police will do in cases like this.
where this podcast lost a bunch of potential listeners is with cause- the voice actors are bad....”Read full review »
motorbikesnrollerskates via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/10/22
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“Great stories but the voice acting is so cringe worthy, it makes listening to this podcast such a chore. I really wanted to like this. Very disappointing indeed!”
EstellePFPT via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/09/22
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“This would’ve been a terrific podcast, so shame on whoever made the creative decision to demean these women’s stories by inserting cringeworthy dramatic re-creations of major events in the scam timeline. It’s as if the victims got shafted twice.”
GPSnark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/22
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“What a ride. This man needs to be stopped. The women are really to be commended for their resolve. I don’t think I’d have it in me. What’s wrong with the Canadian justice system?! Shame. Congratulations to the producers. Oh, and I love the re-enactments. I think the acting is solid, especially...”Read full review »
canadacatlover via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/07/22
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“A good podcast overall covering a very important topic. I do have to fast forward through the role play actors, I can’t stand that part, and I feel it really takes away from the overall story.”
Heavypackpack via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/07/22
“The story is interesting enough that I am hooked despite the bad voice actors. At first they were annoying, but now it’s good for a laugh. Would have given 5 stars if it didn’t include the re-enactment/re-creations.”
ravio931 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/05/22
“This guy needs to be stopped, seriously. This show has become my guilty pleasure. Love the production quality. I work in media and I have to say, it’s hard to find content that really hits the spot like this. I really appreciate the unique format- it feels very cinematic. The real women are...”Read full review »
RaptorsGuyTO via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/03/22
“Les personnage quebecois interpretes par des Français sont une honte! C’est extremement insultant.”
Cath de Quebec via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/29/22
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