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Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed: 4. Suzanne

Vicky Pattison investigates romance fraud, exploring extreme cases of love bombing, lies and psychological manipulation. Victims share their stories and experts discuss how we, as a society, can affect change.Series 4. WifeHunter
Uncovering one the UK’s most prolific Lovebombers, Raymond McDonald. Despite a court ban he is still on dating apps and talking to women. One of them is us.Previously on Love Bombed:Series 3. Love Bombed Presents...Betrayed
Vicky Pattison explores double lives, mental trickery, manipulation and love.Series 2. Who is Alex?
A story of survival after a woman nearly lost her money and sense of self to an online fraudster. Series 1. Who is James Scott?
The incredible double life of a serial cheater and his true identity. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk.Credits: Series 4. WifeHunter Presented by Vicky Pattison.
Writer and Producer: Jane Downs and Barney Rowntree.
Investigative reporter: Philippa Goymer.
Story Consultant: Barney Rowntree.
Sound designer: Kasel Kundola.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Dan Farthing (BBC Investigations NE &amp; Cumbria).
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.Lovebombed was made at BBC Radio Newcastle for BBC Sounds. Visit bbc.co.uk/actionline for help and support on issues raised in this series.