Carlos Barragán explores Nigeria's romance scam industry

Author Carlos Barragán explores the mechanics of the romance scam industry in his upcoming book, ‘Hi Honey’. The work investigates the connection between loneliness in Western nations and the professionalized scam operations based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Barragán’s research, which began after his mother was targeted by a scammer posing as an American soldier in Syria, delves into the world of the ‘Yahoo Boys’. Rather than focusing solely on the criminal aspect, the book examines the psychological dynamics of how these digital relationships are constructed and why they successfully exploit victims in Europe and the United States.