{
  "id": 14970644,
  "title": "Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/super-scam-me-documentary-shows-what-it-takes-to-catch-a-romance",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica Policy",
    "slug": "ars-technica-policy",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/romance-scam-doc-super-scam-me-takes-viewers-deep-into-love-bombing-terrain/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new documentary titled \"Super Scam Me\" premieres on National Geographic, shedding light on the intricate world of romance scams. Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller delves into the depths of this deceitful practice, exploring the line between love and fraud that so easily blurs for the victims. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lose nearly $1.5 billion annually to these scams.\n\nIn a gripping clip, van Zeller collaborates with ethical hacker Arman the Cyber to employ a fake Bitcoin receipt and entice the fictitious Jon Bon Jovi account. By doing so, they aim to provide the victim with a measure of closure. The documentary airs at 9 pm ET and is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.",
  "summary": "Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.",
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        "outlet": "Ars Technica",
        "title": "Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/super-scam-me-documentary-shows-what-it-takes-to-catch-a-romance-14986287",
        "published": "2026-10-16T14:00:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}