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Love, Janessa: 1. From my world to yours

New Year鈥檚 Eve. Simon receives a message from a beautiful stranger. Then she needs cash - fast. The same photo is being used to lure many victims.

New Year鈥檚 Eve. Simon receives a message from a beautiful stranger, named Shirley: 鈥淕reetings鈥rom my world to yours.鈥 A digital flirtation begins. Then Shirley needs cash 鈥 fast. Shirley鈥檚 photo is actually adult entertainment 鈥渃am girl鈥 Janessa Brazil, and many accounts are using her image to lure victims. Who is Janessa? Has she any idea that she鈥檚 the bait in worldwide catfishing schemes? Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language.

Produced for the 大象传媒 World Service and CBC Podcasts by Antica Productions and Telltale Industries.

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