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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 14 MIN

Episode 10 – The First Money Talk… and the Alarms Get Silenced

from The Anatomy of Modern Romance Scams · host Michael B

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I take you to the moment when money first enters the relationship — and something doesn’t feel right.By this point, the connection feels real. Trust has been built. The relationship feels genuine. But when money is introduced, the first alarm bells start to go off.They’re not loud. They’re not obvious. But they’re there.And instead of stopping, I explain how those alarms get silenced — through trust, emotion, reassurance, and the belief that “this is different.”This is not where the scam starts. This is where the first real test happens.Understanding this moment is critical, because this is where people begin crossing a line they may not be able to come back from.If you or someone you care about is involved in an online relationship where money is being discussed, this is the point where you need to stop and take a hard look.  A VERY hard look...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take you to the moment when money first enters the relationship — and something doesn’t feel right. By this point, the connection feels real. Trust has been built. The relationship feels genuine. But when money is introduced, the first alarm bells start to go off. They’re not loud. They’re not obvious. But they’re there. And instead of stopping, I explain how those alarms get silenced — through trust, emotion, reassurance, and the belief that “this is diffe...

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