BBC Sounds - Love Bombed - Available Episodes

Introducing Series 2: Who is Alex?

Vicky Pattison explores the story of a woman who was the target of an online fraudster.

• 2 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

1. My dream man

Sarah meets “Alex” online after a friend persuades her to sign up to dating website.

• 9 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

2. Falling in love

Sarah and Alex share lots in common, with promises made to build a life together.

• 8 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

3. Late night online

Alex and Sarah get more intimate sharing sexy images and talking into the early hours.

• 9 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

4. A Valentine’s Day to remember

Sarah is going to the airport to meet Alex for the very first time.

• 12 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

5. At the police station

Sarah suspects something isn't quite right when she asks Alex for proof of his identity.

• 10 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

6. Policing romance fraud

Exploring how Thames Valley Police investigate and support victims.

• 10 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

7. Talking to a ghost

A reformed Nigerian romance scammer shares his secrets.

• 10 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

8. Fake tech

Exploring how technology can mask someone’s identity.

• 15 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

9. What's next for Sarah?

Sarah shares why she wanted to tell her story.

• 11 mins
• 13 Feb 2024

Introducing Series 1: Who is James Scott?

The incredible double life of a serial cheater.

• 1 min
• 08 Feb 2023

1. Firefighting

Coleen meets James Scott. His "job" provides the perfect cover for what's really going on.

• 13 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

2. A Miracle Baby

Coleen is pregnant with James' baby following his "vasectomy" operation.

• 11 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

3. A New Business

James has exciting plans to make Coleen and her sister Karen's business dreams come true.

• 15 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

4. An All New Low

James turns his attention to "helping" the family of a disabled child.

• 14 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

5. The Unravelling

The truth finally catches up with James Scott, whose real name is Greg Wilson.

• 11 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

6. Greg's Wife, Rachel

Rachel shares how Greg Wilson managed to lead a double life.

• 15 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

7. On The Run

Vicky explores how Durham Police tracked down Greg Wilson.

• 18 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

8. The Reckoning

Vicky listens to the police tapes as Greg faces some tough questions.

• 13 mins
• 13 Feb 2023

9. Why Did He Do It?

What was in it for the man who went by the name of 'James Scott'?

• 13 mins
• 13 Feb 2023