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Extraordinary stories of romance fraud and deception, exposing the lies and jaw-dropping behaviour of heartless manipulators; and the fight to uncover the truth.

The Sob Story Swindler: She thought he was a devoted partner plagued by personal tragedy. But his disappearance revealed a terrifying web of lies. (S2 EP2)

00:00 Intro
01:45 Exeter, Devon
03:17 Fiona and Ben meet
06:59 The relationship begins
10:10 Friend saw him on dating app
15:00 The relationship and lies
20:37 Investigation begins
25:39 The death of her dog
29:30 The multiple scams
39:35 Released from prison
42:28 Man in custody
45:30 'He was using her'

First shown: 30 Aug 2026

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20 Comments

@xylo-phone44 10 days ago

A warning to anyone out there who is not that clued up on people .

If anyone you’ve not long met starts giving you stories of cancer and deaths in order to gain pity from you ….

GET RID WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT .

Good luck ❤

@Suzanne-ne7nb 13 days ago

A dog's behaviour changing would be a massive red flag, if their behaviour changes then it's likely the other person's behaviour has changed. Ben was obviously being cruel to Reggie behind Fiona's back.

@sherbitcircle6713 2 weeks ago

If the dog hates the dude, throw the dude out....

@denisedeane8218 13 days ago (edited)

The fact he did that to the dog is the most horrific thing. How to get over that deliberate act. Vile.. also he is very unattractive 🤢

@designchic 2 weeks ago

The money is one thing. The dog tho...!!

@lou_fox 2 weeks ago

He definitely killed the dog too. Evil.

@SoMuchGone 10 days ago

What is the point in giving a sentence without any apparent need to serve it? It's a joke!

@clvsterfvckofwhatthefvck7981 11 days ago

People like this will never stop and need to be taken out of society completely. The poor dog!!!

@lindatweetytaylor 2 weeks ago (edited)

He wasn't heartbroken cuz he moved on with you straight away. If he really had a 10year relationship and loved her so much he wouldn't move on that fast that's a clear big red flag.

@rossnomore 12 days ago

This lady seems to enjoy collecting red flags

@MessyAmateurGardener 11 days ago

CPS refusing to charge knowing his history is appalling. i cannot understand that:face-orange-frowning:

@smiggylcfc4life 13 days ago

He killed the dog. Pure evil

@MissAggie1 2 weeks ago

My God, this guy is a psychopath, the red flags were enormous

@prewavy 13 days ago

I’m always suspicious of people who trauma dump so fast 😒 sorry but stay far away from them type of people.. nothing but bad energy

@Footystickersuk 12 days ago

5 months of a 34 month sentence? Wtf!! & what did he do to that poor dog Reggie??

@user-rx8no1zt4c 13 days ago

I’m sorry but there are clear red flags in this story. Also if my manager constantly asked me for money I’d immediately think something is wrong

@ajayjackson7727 13 days ago

that poor little dog omg that little soul , this makes me so f*cking angry!!

@natalielorena6597 13 days ago

Interesting that one of the questions police ask when investigating a domestic abuser is, "how do they treat the family pets"? These narcs are professional conmen, they know exactly the type of kind, empath that is smart enough to question things but kind enough to forgive them each time. Unless you've been caught in their web of lies, it's difficult to judge.