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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: 6. Love, Vanessa

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08/03/2023 GMT

6. Love, Vanessa

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Her real name is Vanessa. Her model name is Janessa Brazil. Vanessa tells her story

Her real name is Vanessa. Her model name is Janessa Brazil. Vanessa reveals the human cost of being the bait in catfishing schemes around the world.

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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