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Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer

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Briefings

The documentary Super Scam Me, premiering Saturday on National Geographic, investigates romance scams where victims are lured by unverified accounts. Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller worked with ethical hacker Arman the Cyber to create a fake Bitcoin receipt and bait a fake Jon Bon Jovi account, providing victims with closure. The film airs on Disney+ and Hulu, covering FTC-reported losses of nearly $1.5 billion annually.

Key points

• The documentary features investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller working with ethical hacker Arman the Cyber to create a fake Bitcoin receipt and bait a fake Jon Bon Jovi account.
• The film covers FTC-reported romance scam losses of nearly $1.5 billion annually in the United States.

Context

National Geographic broadcasts the documentary on Saturday at 9 pm ET on Disney+ and Hulu, investigating how victims are lured by unverified accounts and how the line between 'loves' and 'fraud' blurs in romance scams.

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Evidence is limited to the documentary's content and the specific FTC statistic provided. No additional background on scam mechanics, victim demographics, or specific case details beyond the Bon Jovi bait is supplied.

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