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Podcast: Dirty Money
Episode: A Romance Scammer Pretending to be a Veteran Cons Women Out of Millions
Description: On dating apps, Derek Alldred seemed like the perfect match. A decorated veteran or sometimes surgeon with a heart of gold and a healthy bank account. But what his many victims didn’t realize is that he was a prolific con artist, tapping into their credit cards and retirement accounts to finance his lavish lifestyle. The scam lasted for years until a few persistent women brought him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices