Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 1 episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 8, 2021 · 39 MIN

Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 1

from The Perfect Scam · host AARP

When 70-year-old widow Isabella finally tries online dating, she's quickly swept off her feet by a handsome man named Michael who's been hired by General Petraeus for an important mission in Afghanistan. When his luggage is lost, including a vital piece of equipment, Isabella steps in to help, lending Michael more than $17,000 to replace it. Thanks to her, the mission is a great success and there is a reward — of gold bars. Though Isabella pays more than $100,000 to a company, neither Michael nor the gold ever arrives. Over the course of another year of broken promises, in debt and heartbroken, Isabella realizes that this all may be part of an elaborate scam. 

NOW PLAYING

Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 1

0:00 39:05

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Perfect Scam?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this The Perfect Scam episode published?

This episode was published on October 8, 2021.

What is this episode about?

When 70-year-old widow Isabella finally tries online dating, she's quickly swept off her feet by a handsome man named Michael who's been hired by General Petraeus for an important mission in Afghanistan. When his luggage is lost, including a vital...

Can I download this The Perfect Scam episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!