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Behind every catfish, there’s the bait. Who is Janessa Brazil? Who are the scammers?

Behind every catfish, there’s a bait. Stolen images of an adult entertainment star are being used to con victims. Who is Janessa Brazil? Who are the scammers?

Behind every catfish, there’s a 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 seven-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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Love, Janessa: 2. The big fish

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08/02/2023 GMT

2. The big fish

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Roberto is in love. Without ever seeing or talking to her, he falls deeply for Janessa

Roberto is in love. Without ever seeing or talking to her, he thinks he falls deeply for Janessa. He sends thousands of dollars. Everyone tells him he’s being scammed.

Roberto is in love. Without ever seeing her or talking to her, he thinks he falls deeply for Janessa. He sends thousands of dollars and begs her to leave the adult entertainment world. Everyone tells the Italian sustainable farmer that he’s being scammed. Then why is Janessa coming to meet him at an airport in Europe? Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language.

Produced for the BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts by Antica Productions and Telltale Industries.

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