Online Dating Scam Archives - The Woman Behind the Smile

May 22, 20250Comments

From Widow to Warrior

What makes an intelligent, accomplished woman "fall for" someone she’s never met—and lose over $1 million in a romance scam? https://youtu.be/_rp3yCjndow?si=rq8RdFJLhUnIILMF In this profoundly moving episode, Debby Montgomery Johnson—former Air Force officer,

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

December 28, 20220Comments

Romance Scam Awareness – Chat with Chad

The Legend of You podcast host, Mr. Tenacity, Chad Osinga, and I had a remarkable interview for his show after I interviewed him for Season 3, Episode 24 of Stand

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

Stand Up & Speak Up Show

Trauma

Widowhood

Working Moms

November 24, 20220Comments

Victim-Survivor-Thriver-ADVOCATE!

Season 3, Episode 33: Talking Turkey with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Dr. Tim McGuinness, Directors of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS) It's been 10 years since the

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

October 8, 20220Comments

When Stealing Your Heart Becomes A Crime

Wow, this is an important international discussion and I appreciate Jeanne and Marcus hosting me. We talked about online dating and online fraud in different ways. From

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

September 29, 20220Comments

Real Survivor Speaks Up – Me!

Season 3, Episode 25: Special Interview for Stand Up & Speak Up hosted by Dr. Tim McGuinness, Founder of SCARS and Debby Montgomery Johnson, Fraud Victim/Advocate and Founder of

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

August 25, 20220Comments

A SCARS Conversation with a Scam Survivor from Vietnam

Season 3, Episode 20-4: Special Edition of Stand Up & Speak Up. This is one of a series of conversations with real scam victims to give them an opportunity to

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

August 25, 20220Comments

A SCARS Conversation with Scam Survivor: Lydia Zagorova, Bulgaria

Season 3, Episode 20-3: Special Edition of Stand Up & Speak Up. This is one of a series of conversations with real scam victims to give them an

by Debby Montgomery Johnson

Financial empowerment

August 25, 20220Comments

A SCARS Conversation with Scam Survivor: Ronell – South Africa

Season 3, Episode 20-2: Special Edition of Stand Up & Speak Up. This is one of a series of conversations with real scam victims to give them an opportunity

by Debby Montgomery Johnson