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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
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“Top listen, good twists finally something that’s really interesting that’s not violent crime/ murder related. I would say It’s a bit slow and wordy but I enjoyed it over long car trip so it was perfect for that.”
Rumplestiltskin 2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/16/24
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“A really interesting podcast that takes the listener to lots of intriguing places in the search for the real Janessa.”
YancoGlen via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/02/24
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“Intriguing podcast. Unbelievable that people actually send cash to these guys…….”
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/23
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“This story was really interesting. Thank you for the work to bring it to my ears. Well told and produced. Much appreciation 😊✅”
Abrasive Animator via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/05/23
“I found the program to be interesting until the real “Janessa” is located. Yes, she’s a person who’s suffered, but she seems pretty superficial and somewhat of a caricature. (For example, she claims to be a shy person, but when she gets a big insurance settlement, she does what any shy person...”Read full review »
Baltimore_Jack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“I love a great true story! Well researched.”
djdflp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“Awesome podcast. Love your voice please do more!!!”
MatEth216 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/09/23
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“An entertaining and informative podcast that shines a light on one of the most disturbing features of social media.”
GrahamClayton via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/05/23
“A very well told story. Really enjoyed the calm tone of Hannah’s voice and think it was very well thought out.
I didn’t enjoy the interviews so much with Bubba, he just wanted air time but appreciate it’s another point of view.
I can’t get my head around how these people fall for these scams...”Read full review »
K_M_B_2016 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/28/23
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“The best kind of podcast to find. I finished it in a day.”
dmi 17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
“Listen all the way through, Hannah and her team really used great detective skills to uncover a better understanding of how cat phishing works and why. Highly recommend.”
TrueSelf via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/27/23
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“Truly excellent investigative journalism. A cautionary tale if ever there was one.”
CBC listener 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Super interesting podcast! I think they did a great job of doing lots of research and tie the story all together at the end.”
Sarnew35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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“Ironic that a podcast about scammers is a bit of a scam. As it turns out, the entire quest to find out who the real Janessa is was a bit overblown. Janessa Brazil was one of the largest adult entertainers in the world and was a cohost of a nationally syndicated radio show.
Interesting...”Read full review »
Magtastic 2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
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“I fell into this podcast by accident and couldn’t stop listening. It is well paced, well researched, and, most of all, a riveting tale. This story could so easily have been told in a salacious, exploitive way (porn star! Sex cams! Vodou!)), but instead it goes deep. Yes, it’s the convoluted story...”Read full review »
CommercialDrive via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/12/23
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“V empathetic take, hope all involved doing ok now! :)”
rivs 23 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/23
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“So interesting and well done. I would listen to Hannah talk about anything! The part of the podcast where the real Janessa was interviewed was so cringy. I found her to be really annoying.”
hgdfhcdgvx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
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“Very well presented. Awesome story!”
Msrs via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
08/08/23
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“This podcast has so many surprising twists and turns. Incredible, articulate and insightful host. I am trying to not listen to the entire series in one day! it is unfortunate there is not enough legal recourse for online scams especially when you compare the cost of policing for petty crimes. ...”Read full review »
AmamdaT* via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/05/23
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“Really enjoyed the true telling of this story. It’s hard to believe so many people could be so duped! Podcast is done very well!”
Cuca Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“I’d love another Season, maybe one where an ordinary man whose identity has been stolen is used to con women”
kittysue via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
07/03/23
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“This story was fascinating. Thank you for telling it. As someone who has definitely been mooched off in previous relationships, I really felt for the victims.”
Lisa cushman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“I’m so glad I’m a Luddite light!”
hkudra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/23
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“Binged it completely from being in to end. Took so many twists and turns I could never have seen coming.”
X3YNT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
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“Perhaps I’m biased on the subject matter being from Nigeria but I loved everything about this one. Would listen to anything else Hannah releases”
Adebbie.Ad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/23
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“I really enjoyed the entire podcast. It is well put together and is captivating taking you on a journey. Beautifully edited, and put together Hannah who is the host/journalist has the most lovely voice, and could listen to anything she puts out.”
Nonestoplisten001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
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“I hope that in the years since the Janessa Brazil scam began that FaceTime and Zoom are making the scam much less successful. This is a superb podcast, well researched and it looks at this horrid romance scam from lots of different angles. It is especially sad that the targets were people who...”Read full review »
PetuniaGardenhouse via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/08/23
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“Binged this gem in a day. Loved it! Scam culture is ruthless.”
thebeaglelover via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/17/23
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“I’ve had to abandon it because of the awful and constant background music. I listen through headphones and it’s so distracting and unnecessary”
AngelaSmithsonian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/23
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“I didn’t love the implication through multiple sources and the podcast itself that there was blame on the part of Vanessa. Um, no. She does not need to justify doing cam work. She does not bear responsibility for predatory male criminals stealing her identity to commit crimes.”
podcastsislikemyfamily via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/05/23
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“Thankfully this series delivered by reaching and featuring the key characters. However like so many podcast formats the story could have been told in less time.”
Ghh))£( via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/27/23
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“Outstanding podcast. Eye opening. I loved it. To the people who complained about the subscription charges: stop whining and be an adult. You either wait or you pay and don’t wait. The producers have to live as well. You don’t spend months of work for free either. So don’t expect others to do it.”
9958577584 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/25/23
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“What a story. Who could imagine that scams have such an impact on a person life without intention.
I hope Vanessa finds her place in the world again.”
susan458 via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
03/24/23
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“Great podcast. Enjoyed it so much. Good that there was a conclusion, sad that no accountability.”
Heli Ann via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/23/23
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“Just a fantastic piece of journalism...great reporting, well produced and incredible topic. Thank you!”
cms.mbg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“Good investigative journalism as well as a well-told story. I appreciated the perspective offered about this common type of scam. Also loved the nuanced, respectful, and knowledgeable info about victims (including Vanessa) and the subcultures and economic/post-colonial forces in which the work...”Read full review »
CrowHollow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“It was good that this podcast ended without conclusions. Let listeners draw their own.”
オプチカル via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
03/08/23
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“I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. It was well produced and I am rooting for Vanessa and her peace!”
MsLushie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/06/23
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“He can’t be real. It made the whole thing a bit theatrical tbh and now I doubt all of this is even true…”
Folledupiano via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/06/23
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“The host takes an interesting subject and makes it absolutely hilarious with her brilliant deadpan delivery. I would listen to her reading the phone book.”
Nickoval via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“A story that could have been told in one episode. They made a big deal out of whether or not they would find the real Janessa. A private investigator could have found her in an afternoon. People getting scammed on the internet is a shame, but unfortunately commonplace. I feel like this podcast...”Read full review »
TODahlia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“Gets boring and repetitive. The plinky piano soundtrack is annoying AF.”
giornaliero_urbano via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/01/23
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“Highly recommend. My only regret is discovering now and having to wait every week for the next episode!”
f20166666 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/28/23
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“I was so excited to start this podcast and immediately listened to the first few episodes as soon as they dropped, but I found myself bored quickly.
The idea itself is interesting, but each episode feels like it’s about 20 minutes longer than it needs to be, and they don’t seem to really say...”Read full review »
duncangelder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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