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

The new National Geographic documentary 'Super Scam Me' explores the complex and often devastating world of romance scams. Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller examines how perpetrators use 'love-bombing' tactics to manipulate victims into significant financial losses. The film features a collaboration with ethical hacker Arman the Cyber, who demonstrates how to bait scammers using deceptive tactics, such as fake bitcoin receipts, to provide victims with closure. With the Federal Trade Commission reporting nearly $1.5 billion in annual losses due to these scams in the United States, the documentary aims to shed light on the psychological mechanisms that blur the line between genuine connection and fraud. 'Super Scam Me' premieres this Saturday on National Geographic and will be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, offering an empathetic look at the victims and the investigative efforts to expose these criminal networks.