This is the story of Janessa Brazil – the woman whose face and body has unwittingly been used in romance scams and online fraud around the world, where catfish scammers use fake online profiles to lure victims into a relationship, sometimes to steal from them.

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New Year’s Eve. Simon receives a message from a beautiful stranger, named Shirley: “Greetings… from my world to yours.” A digital flirtation begins. Then Shirley needs cash – fast. Shirley’s photo is actually adult entertainment “cam girl” Janessa Brazil, and many accounts are using her stolen image to lure victims. Who is Janessa? Has she any idea that she’s the bait in worldwide catfishing schemes?

Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language.

Co-produced for the BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts by Antica Productions and Telltale Industries.

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