What makes an intelligent, accomplished woman “fall for” someone she’s never met—and lose over $1 million in a romance scam?
In this profoundly moving episode, Debby Montgomery Johnson—former Air Force officer, businesswoman, and now fraud prevention advocate—opens up about how she was groomed for two years by a man (organized criminal) who knew exactly what to say to a grieving widow. But this story doesn’t end in heartbreak—it ends in healing, purpose, and a surprising twist: Debby found love again through a matchmaker. Now known as The Woman Behind the Smile, Debby shares the emotional, financial, and psychological toll of online fraud and how she turned her pain into advocacy to help protect others from romance scams. This episode is a must-listen for matchmakers, daters, and relationship professionals who want to understand the real risks of online dating and the importance of ethical matchmaking.
