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Love Fraud

Love Fraud

Description: Following the search for Richard Scott Smith, who for over 20 years used the internet and his dubious charms to prey upon unsuspecting women looking for love, all the while conning them out of their money and dignity.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2020
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: August 30, 2020
Network: SHOWTIME
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Executive Producers: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Vinnie Malhotra, Amy Goodman Kass, Jihan Robinson
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