Keanu Reeves is not in love with you: the murky world of online romance fraud
(Book)
"Her prose radiates empathy, with none of the artificial distance that journalists or academics enforce between themselves and their subjects." — The Washington Post
One woman's hilarious and fascinating quest to expose the truth behind fraudulent Twitter profiles: romance scammers beware, you have met your match!
Online romance fraud is a problem across the globe. It causes financial and emotional devastation, yet many people refuse to take it seriously. This is the story of one middle-aged woman in a cardigan determined to understand this growing phenomenon.
No other woman has had so many online romances – from Keanu Reeves to Brad Pitt to Prince William – and Becky Holmes is a favourite among peacekeeping soldiers and oil rig workers who desperately need iTunes vouchers. By winding up scammers and investigating the truth behind their profiles, Becky shines a revealing, revolting and hilarious light on a very shady corner of the internet.
Featuring first-hand accounts of victims, examples of scripts used by fraudsters, a look into the psychology of fraud and of course plenty of Becky’s hysterical interactions with scammers, this is a must-read for anyone who needs a reminder that Keanu Reeves is NOT in love with them.
Notes
Holmes, B. (2024). Keanu Reeves is not in love with you: the murky world of online romance fraud. London, England, Unbound.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Holmes, Becky. 2024. Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud. London, England, Unbound.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Holmes, Becky, Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud. London, England, Unbound, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Holmes, Becky. Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud. London, England, Unbound, 2024.
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