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Diary of a Romance Scam
When Beth Hyland swiped right, she thought she had found love. Instead, she found herself ensnared in a sophisticated web of deception—one that would not only shake her trust but threaten her financial and emotional well-being. Diary of a Romance Scam is a raw, courageous, and eye-opening account of how expertly trained criminals manipulate, groom, and exploit victims in ways that mirror the coercive control seen in domestic abuse.
This is not just a story of loss but one of survival, resilience, and transformation. As Beth bravely unpacks the intricate psychological tactics used against her, she also shines a light on the devastating stigma that keeps so many victims silent. Society must understand that these scams are not simply about “giving money to strangers”—they are calculated, deeply personal betrayals that thrive in the shadows of shame and victim-blaming. To break the cycle, we must listen to survivors like Beth, amplify their voices, and demand systemic change.
Beth’s journey from victim to advocate is a testament to the strength that can emerge from even the darkest experiences. Her story is not only a warning—it’s an essential educational tool that exposes the brutal reality of romance fraud and urges us all to take it seriously. This book is a powerful call to action, challenging us to replace judgment with empathy and ignorance with awareness.
This is not just a story of loss but one of survival, resilience, and transformation. As Beth bravely unpacks the intricate psychological tactics used against her, she also shines a light on the devastating stigma that keeps so many victims silent. Society must understand that these scams are not simply about “giving money to strangers”—they are calculated, deeply personal betrayals that thrive in the shadows of shame and victim-blaming. To break the cycle, we must listen to survivors like Beth, amplify their voices, and demand systemic change.
Beth’s journey from victim to advocate is a testament to the strength that can emerge from even the darkest experiences. Her story is not only a warning—it’s an essential educational tool that exposes the brutal reality of romance fraud and urges us all to take it seriously. This book is a powerful call to action, challenging us to replace judgment with empathy and ignorance with awareness.
409 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2025
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January 30, 2026
When I finished Beth Hyland's book, I had to sit down at my desk for quite some time to digest it all.
It wasn't easy. Even though I knew how it was going to end because she shared a summary of her story with me, it didn't stop me from falling apart. I ached with her, I struggled to breathe with her...
... and let me tell you this:
Her raw honesty in telling her story is quite something; her resilience after living through the highs and lows of this heinous crime is something else, and I am so incredibly happy that she is now on her way to help others.
It wasn't easy. Even though I knew how it was going to end because she shared a summary of her story with me, it didn't stop me from falling apart. I ached with her, I struggled to breathe with her...
... and let me tell you this:
Her raw honesty in telling her story is quite something; her resilience after living through the highs and lows of this heinous crime is something else, and I am so incredibly happy that she is now on her way to help others.
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