This was another woman who had been conned by the holiday scam - this time in England.

He simultaneously conned those he could reach using the Internet into believing his brain functions on a higher level than most people, persuading media entities with massive platforms to promote his illusion of genius.

Instead, she became the victim of romance fraud and was conned into handing over £42,000 - only for police to initially dismiss her case as a civil matter.

Homeowners say they feel "betrayed" and "conned" after struggling to sell their properties due to spray foam insulation fitted under a government scheme.

They're conned into taking part, either by people they trust or with promises of career progression and investment opportunities.