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CBC Podcasts + BBC World Service
Love, Janessa
Behind every catfish, there’s the bait. Who is Janessa Brazil? Stolen images of an adult entertainment star are being used to con victims out of thousands of dollars, breaking hearts in the process. Journalist Hannah Ajala embarks on a quest to find Janessa, in this 7-part true crime series. And who is responsible for catfishing scams? Produced for the BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts by Antica Productions and Telltale Industries.
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4.5 stars from 855 ratings
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“I’ve heard a lot about these scamed and this podcast was really intriguing to hear how people are lure. Very well told and impartial story.”
torb9h via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/01/24
Wonderful Poscast
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“Once again CBC and the BBC nail it. Their research and the excellence in which they produce is undeniable. Keep at it!
Always the highest standards! Well done!”
Foreverkate77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/21/24
Well done!
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“The subject matter was very intriguing and there were a lot of twists and turns. A great mix of investigation and interviews, and was quite well made.”
LincKym via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/29/24
Recent Episodes
Published 03/06/23
When the fish met the bait. Roberto has a broken heart and lost thousands of dollars to scammers. Vanessa had her images stolen by scammers and her life fell apart. An emotional finale. Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language.
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Published 03/06/23
Her real name is Vanessa. Her model name is Janessa Brazil. Where does Janessa end and Vanessa begin? Vanessa tells her story and reveals the human cost of being the bait in catfishing schemes around the world. Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language.
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Published 02/27/23
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