Romance scams happen all around the world, but West Africa has been mastering the art for decades. Nowadays, Nigeria and Ghana have become synonymous with catfishing: pretending to be someone you're not online as part of a romantic or financial scam.
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Hannah Ajala, presenter of the podcast Love, Janessa, explores how West Africa became the birthplace of the romance scam. The podcast attempts to track down Janessa - a woman whose photos are used by thousands of catfish scammers across the world.
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7 сен 2024
