“I love her. I just love her!” You meet someone online. It turns out many others think they have fallen for the same person. But it’s a digital con. Launching 23 January. Show more
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Love, Janessa
7. Fantasy meets reality
31 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
When the fish met the bait. Roberto has a broken heart and lost thousands of dollars. Vanessa had her images stolen and her life fell apart. An emotional finale. Show more
Love, Janessa
4. Helen of Troy
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
Where is Janessa Brazil? She seems to have vanished. Then, she turns up somewhere unexpected. Is that really her on a radio show, with the wife of a scam victim? Show more
Love, Janessa
2. The big fish
40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
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. Show more
Love, Janessa
5. Bubba
27 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
“I'm an offensive person.” Can a shock jock radio talk show host help us find Janessa Brazil? Meet Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. Show more
Love, Janessa
6. Love, Vanessa
39 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
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. Show more
The investigation takes listeners from the UK to Italy, West Africa and the US. Show more
Love, Janessa
3. Meet the boys
40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
Tracking down scammers. How and why do they do it? One tells Hannah: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of all romance scams originate in West Africa. Show more
Love, Janessa
1. From my world to yours
36 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
New Year’s Eve. Simon receives a message from a beautiful stranger. Then she needs cash - fast. The same photo is being used to lure many victims. Show more