Love Bombed
BBC Local RadioVicky Pattison investigates romance fraud, exploring extreme cases of love bombing, lies and psychological manipulation. Victims share their stories and experts discuss how we, as a society, can affect change.
Series 4. WifeHunter Uncovering one the UK’s most prolific Lovebombers, Raymond McDonald. Despite a court ban he is still on dating apps and talking to women. One of them is us.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryRelationships | |||
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Vicky Pattison wonders what it would take to stop Ray MacDonald offending, after his seven jail sentences imposed to-date, across two decades.
Vicky looks at the court system and its limitations, laws surrounding dating apps and asks whether there’s... more
Ray McDonald agrees to an interview after being rumbled using dating apps under a false name.
Meanwhile, Vicky catches up with some of the women whose lives have been turned upside down by Ray and discovers why it’s so hard for victims of romance fr... more
Ray McDonald is out of prison. He’s already broken his restraining order banning him from dating apps and is on a website posing as “Rob from York”.
Vicky’s production team arrange a date with his latest alter ego.
They witness first-hand the tried... more
Vicky Pattison explores Ray McDonald’s past, asking those who know him best why they think he has spent decades scamming people.
Vicky asks whether time spent in the army may have given Ray the skills to be a better conman and hears how his refusal ... more
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- Love the themes but…
10 minute podcasts with 5 minute ads… interesting format choice.
Apple Podcasts1Debfighter
Canada21 days ago - Love Bombed
I really like this podcast, but each episode is too short!
Very frustrating, and a real turn off.
Apple Podcasts2J mc G
Irelanda month ago - Best Binge Podcast
This is without the doubt the best podcast I’ve heard ever - started listening to series one and couldn’t stop until reached the end of series two. Brilliant interviewing and production.
Apple Podcasts5Howard👍
United Kingdoma year ago - Binged again!
Binged series 1&2 again ready for series 3! Vicky is a natural. Absolutely brilliant! Cannot wait. Favourite podcast is back!!
Apple Podcasts5KMeh1974United Kingdoma year ago - needs restructuring
interesting little story but the length of the episodes and the structure of them is just a pain. 5 minutes of recaps and previews and ads
Apple Podcasts4tomfive19Canada2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | Ireland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  Philippines/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Bombed
What is Love Bombed about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series aims to shed light on the emotional turmoil caused by romance scams and manipulation in relationships. Listeners can expect real-life accounts from victims detailing their harrowing experiences of betrayal, mental manipulation, and the financial consequences of their relationships. The discussions often involve insights from experts, including forensic linguists and police officers, enhancing understanding of the psychological dynamics at play and the methods used by scammers. Notably, the series is characterized by a compassionate approach to storytelling, aiming to destigmatize the experiences of victims and empower them through shared narratives and expert guidance.
Unique to this series is its focus on the intersection of t... more
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Love Bombed launched 3 years ago and published 34 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Philippa Goymer
3. Becky Holmes
4. Anna Rowe
5. Dr. Elisabeth Carter
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