{"product_id":"romance-scam-survivor-the-whole-sordid-story-paperback","title":"Romance Scam Survivor: The Whole Sordid Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJan Marshall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How could you give money to someone you've never met?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's the first question most people ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Jan Marshall, life was good. She had worked hard, set herself up well, and was looking for a companion to share her future with. Just as countless thousands around the world do, every day, she turned to online dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn just a few months, Jan believed she was 'in love'. She accepted a proposal of marriage, and then sent money - ALL her money - to a professional scammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did it happen? How can an intelligent person be so thoroughly scammed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan courageously shares the details of her devastating experience, in order to help others recognise such devious swindlers who prey on trusting souls, and maybe even to catch this thief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou might think it can't happen to you, or someone you love, but can you be sure?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work is a \u003cstrong\u003enon-fiction account and memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the communication between myself and the scammer, based on my records of our communications. By sharing the personal and intimate nature of the interactions it asks the reader to put themselves in my shoes, and in response the question \"how could you be so stupid?\" is answered. It details the process of dealing emotionally with the scam and the financial difficulties that I found myself in afterwards. It is a story of my process through being a victim to becoming a survivor. Areas that need change are also addressed. Some support resources and links are also provided, though this is not the main purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jan Marshall is a vital voice in the discourse on romance fraud.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDr Cassandra Cross, \u003cem\u003eCyber Frauds, Scams and their Victims\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 322\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774361108768,"sku":"9780648233602","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/026ddd91a40b108fb11e1b834fc192e3.webp?v=1780447320","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/romance-scam-survivor-the-whole-sordid-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}