Love Bombed

Vicky Pattison uncovers 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.

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WifeHunter
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Vicky Pattison uncovers one the UK’s most disturbing and prolific Lovebombers.
12 Feb 2026,1 min
WifeHunter
1. Hit by a Train
Caroline lost her home after matching with fraudster Raymond McDonald on a dating site.
13 Feb 2026,24 mins
WifeHunter
2. Morning ‘til Night
Vicky discovers Ray McDonald has been released from his latest sentence.
13 Feb 2026,11 mins,
WifeHunter
3. The Making of a Conman
Vicky explores Ray McDonald’s past to discover why he has spent decades scamming people.
13 Feb 2026,16 mins,
WifeHunter
4. A Date with Ray
Vicky’s production team arrange a date with Ray's latest alter ego.
13 Feb 2026,14 mins,
WifeHunter
5. Waiting for answers
Ray McDonald agrees to an interview after being rumbled using dating apps.
13 Feb 2026,18 mins,
WifeHunter
6. Whose Problem is Ray McDonald?
Vicky wonders what it would take to stop Ray MacDonald offending.
13 Feb 2026,18 mins
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
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Vicky Pattison explores romance fraud, deception and mental manipulation.
27 Jan 2025,1 min
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
1. Priya
Priya thought he was the love of her life, so why did he want her family heirlooms?
31 Jan 2025,17 mins
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
2. Fionna
An online relationship with someone who seemed familiar threatened Fionna and her family.
31 Jan 2025,21 mins
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
3. Rod
A betrayal by a friend dashes the retirement dream of former aid-worker Rod.
31 Jan 2025,17 mins
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
4. Suzanne
A lockdown friendship sent Suzanne and her business into a spin.
31 Jan 2025,12 mins
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
5. Michelle
Exploring whether Michelle's passionate love affair was really a romance fraud.
31 Jan 2025,15 mins
Love Bombed Presents: Betrayed
Bonus: Celebrity Scammers
Becky Holmes turns the tables on scammers who pretend to be celebrities.
03 Feb 2025,17 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
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Vicky Pattison explores the story of a woman who was the target of an online fraudster.
13 Feb 2024,2 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
1. My Dream Man
Sarah meets “Alex” online after a friend persuades her to sign up to dating website.
13 Feb 2024,9 mins,
Series 2: Who is Alex?
2. Falling in Love
Sarah and Alex share lots in common, with promises made to build a life together.
13 Feb 2024,8 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
3. Late Night Online
Alex and Sarah get more intimate sharing sexy images and talking into the early hours.
13 Feb 2024,9 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
4. A Valentine’s Day to Remember
Sarah is going to the airport to meet Alex for the very first time.
13 Feb 2024,12 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
5. At the Police Station
Sarah suspects something isn't quite right when she asks Alex for proof of his identity.
13 Feb 2024,10 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
6. Policing Romance Fraud
Exploring how Thames Valley Police investigate and support victims.
13 Feb 2024,10 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
7. Talking to a Ghost
A reformed Nigerian romance scammer shares his secrets.
13 Feb 2024,10 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
8. Fake Tech
Exploring how technology can mask someone’s identity.
13 Feb 2024,15 mins
Series 2: Who is Alex?
9. What's Next for Sarah?
Sarah shares why she wanted to tell her story.
13 Feb 2024,11 mins
Series 1: Who is James Scott?
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The incredible double life of a serial cheater.
08 Feb 2023,1 min
Series 1: Who is James Scott?
1. Firefighting
Coleen meets James Scott. His "job" provides the perfect cover for what's really going on.
13 Feb 2023,13 mins
Series 1: Who is James Scott?
2. A Miracle Baby
Coleen is pregnant with James' baby following his "vasectomy" operation.
13 Feb 2023,11 mins
Series 1: Who is James Scott?
3. A New Business
James has exciting plans to make Coleen and her sister Karen's business dreams come true.
13 Feb 2023,15 mins
Series 1: Who is James Scott?
4. An All New Low
James turns his attention to "helping" the family of a disabled child.
13 Feb 2023,14 mins
Series 1: Who is James Scott?
5. The Unravelling
The truth finally catches up with James Scott, whose real name is Greg Wilson.
13 Feb 2023,11 mins