Online romance fraud is a problem across the globe. It causes financial and emotional devastation,yet many people refuse to take it seriously. This 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,Becky 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 Becky's hysterical interactions with scammers,this is a must-read for anyone who needs a reminder that Keanu Reeves is NOT in love with them.
Publisher: UnboundISBN: 9781789651638Number of pages: 288Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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'I knew Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You by Becky Holmes would be hilarious because I've been following her interactions with romance scammers on Twitter for a while. What I wasn't prepared for was that it would also be eye opening and sometimes heartbreaking. A fabulous and - dare I say it - important read'Jane Fallon'Fabulous. I read this in a single weekend and I didn't want it to end. Scammers,con-artists,catfishers - you have met your match. At last the web-bastards get their just deserts'Jeremy Vine'This book is a total blast! Vitally informative and extremely funny,it had me gripped like a very fine thriller'Peter James'I knew this book was going to be really funny,but I hadn't expected it to also be such a thoughtful and disturbing examination of the sad,seedy and scary world of online romance scammers. Becky's a brave woman,taking on these pests so we don't have to'Charlie Higson'A funny,sweary absurd delight that knows just when to take the subject seriously too. I loved it'Dave Gorman'A hilarious and timely guide on how to fend off online scammers from someone prepared to take them on at their own game and deliver some richly deserved justice'Simon Kernick'Clever,pertinent and very,very funny...Striking journalism'Daniel Finkelstein,columnist for The Times
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