EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 17 MIN
New book, 'The Yahoo Boys,' explores the world of Nigerian love scammers
from The World: Latest Stories · host Joshua Coe
When his mother was catfished on a dating app, journalist Carlos Barragán got curious about who was on the other side of the screen. In his new book, “The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos,” Barragán takes readers to Lagos, Nigeria, to meet face-to-face with the love scammers exploiting lonely victims and costing them thousands of dollars. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with the author.
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