Episode 7: Lonely Hearts
Nov 03, 2015•33 min
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Summary
This episode tells the unusual story of a con that unfolded over two decades through thousands of letters sent by a man posing as different women to lonely men. When the scam was exposed, many victims, including Jesse, who formed a deep emotional connection with one of the 'angels,' surprisingly defended the con artists. The story explores the psychological power of the deception and the complex reasons why victims prioritized the positive feelings they received over the truth of the lie.Episode description
Jesse always wanted to fall in love. So when the perfect woman started writing him letters, it seemed too good to be true. Because it was. This week, a story about a con — with a twist. When the con was exposed, its victims defended the con artists. They still wanted to believe the lie.
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