Online romance fraud is a problem across the globe. It causes financial and emotional devastation, yet many people refuse to take it seriously. “Keanu Reeves is Not in Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance” is the story of one middle-aged woman in a cardigan, determined to understand this growing phenomenon.
No other woman has had so many online romances – from Keanu Reeves to Brad Pitt to Prince William – and Becky Holmes is a favourite among peacekeeping soldiers and oil rig workers who desperately need iTunes vouchers. By winding up scammers and investigating the truth behind their profiles, Holmes shines a revealing, revolting, and hilarious light on a very shady corner of the internet.
Featuring first-hand accounts of victims, examples of scripts used by fraudsters, a look into the psychology of fraud and of course plenty of Holme’s hysterical interactions with scammers, this book is a must-read for anyone who needs a reminder that Keanu Reeves is NOT in love with them.
Holmes found notoriety after creating the X account @deathtospinach and since then has continued using humor to expose fraud while investigating romance scammers and the impact of their crimes. In this Cybercrime Magazine Podcast episode, Holmes joins host Heather Engel to discuss her experience, some of the romance scam tactics she uncovered, how justice systems can support victims, and more.
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