{
  "id": 14986287,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "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 called \"Super Scam Me\" explores the depths of romance scams and the lengths investigators go to catch scammers. Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller delves into this deceptive world, working with ethical hacker Arman the Cyber to expose the methods used by romance scam artists. In one instance, van Zeller utilizes a fake bitcoin receipt to lure a victim into sending money, providing closure to the scam victim. The documentary, airing on National Geographic and available on Disney+ and Hulu, delves into the emotional toll these scams take on victims, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting Americans losing nearly $1.5 billion annually to such scams.",
  "summary": "Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.",
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        "outlet": "Ars Technica Policy",
        "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",
        "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."
}