This captivating premium doc series details extraordinary tales of romance fraud, exposing the love, lies and shocking tactics of heartless manipulators and the fight to bring them to justice. Stories span the UK, Scotland, Australia, USA and Asia.
Episodes 1-4 available September 2026
Episodes 5-8 coming soon!
Also available - Series 1 4x60'
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The Sob Story Swindler
When Fiona met charming work colleague Ben, she was drawn to his vulnerability when his girlfriend of ten years suddenly cheated on him. Ben quickly moved into the flat that Fiona shared with her good friend Rikki, showering her with home-cooked meals and affection. As she got to know him and their circle of friends she learned that Ben’s life had always been plagued by severe tragedy: His father had died from a hereditary heart condition, his beloved sister was lost to cancer, and his own failing heart desperately required a pacemaker.
As these fabricated crises mounted, including fake identity fraud and frozen bank accounts, Fiona generously lent him thousands of pounds. The ultimate betrayal came when Ben vanished on the day of a supposed job interview in Bristol.
Frantically searching for him and fearing for his health, Fiona discovered a news article revealing Ben had actually been sent to prison for defrauding a previous partner. Determined to bring Ben to justice, Fiona went to the police and after months of painstaking work Detective Claire Morgan linked Ben to multiple other female victims, exposing a staggering web of deceit and finally bringing the serial conman to justice.
Golden Lies
When divorced mother Catalina met wealthy, sophisticated art dealer 'Eric Benson' in glamorous Boca Raton, she thought she’d hit the jackpot. Sweeping her off her feet with expensive dates and promises of a lavish future together, Eric seamlessly integrates himself into her life. Capitalising on her trusting nature, he soon convinces Catalina and her son Laurence to invest tens of thousands of dollars of their savings into heavy gold coins.
But the golden fairytale shatters when Eric abruptly vanishes from Catalina's apartment like a thief. Panicked, Catalina gets her gold appraised, only to discover the devastating truth: The coins are completely fake. Determined to seek justice, Catalina hires a private investigator and launches a daring undercover sting operation, secretly recording Eric and tracking him to another wealthy victim.
When the Secret Service is alerted, they reveal 'Eric' is actually Blayne Frederick, a wanted fugitive on the run. A tense nationwide manhunt ensues, finally bringing the serial fraudster to justice and providing hard-won closure for his victims.
The Celebrity Chef Con
When 24-year-old single mum Michelle met charismatic Stuart, she thought she’d found the perfect family man. Boasting a glamorous career as a head chef, serving celebrities at a high-end Glasgow restaurant, with a massive inheritance from his late father, Stuart quickly swept Michelle off her feet. After a whirlwind romance and a fairytale beach proposal in Tenerife, the couple began planning a lavish £50,000 wedding and designing a trendy new cocktail bar.
But the dream soon turned into a nightmare. Stuart’s elaborate plans continually fell through, and his lies drove a bitter wedge between Michelle and her devoted mother, Janet. The horrifying truth was finally exposed when Michelle uncovered a mountain of hidden letters, revealing Stuart had secretly amassed £24,000 in fraudulent loans and credit cards in her name.
As Detective Sergeant Khalid launched an investigation, it emerged that Stuart had already moved on to his next victim, another single mother named Natalie. In a powerful twist, the two women join forces to untangle a staggering web of lies, fighting together to bring the serial fraudster to justice.