Romance scams are among the most personal and devastating forms of fraud - because the criminal isn’t just after money. They’re after trust.

In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with two powerful voices on the front lines of this issue. Kate Kleinert shares how she went from victim to advocate after experiencing a romance scam firsthand. Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara, a licensed therapist with years of experience working with cases like this, brings insight into the emotional manipulation, victim impact, and warning signs families should understand.

This episode is about more than red flags. It’s about recovery, resilience, and what happens when victims find their voice.

The Protectors Podcast - Where Trust Meets the Truth.

GUEST CONTACT INFO:

Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara: https://www.mjabehavioralhealthandwellness.com/cassandra-dessureau-ohara-lpc

Kate Kleinert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-kleinert-ofs-77a3a85/

AARP: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/

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