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Romance Fraudster Raymond McDonald Returns, Targeting Victims Again

2/13/2026

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Raymond McDonald, a romance fraudster from County Durham, has been released and is seeking victims on dating apps.
Over 20 years, he has 58 fraud convictions and harmed countless women emotionally and financially.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s six-part podcast series examines his offending and its impact on victims, with journalist Philippa Goymer who went undercover to expose his tactics.
Victim Caroline expressed horror and urged authorities to stop him.

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Story summary

Raymond McDonald, a romance fraudster from County Durham, has been released and is seeking victims on dating apps.
Over 20 years, he has 58 fraud convictions and harmed countless women emotionally and financially.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s six-part podcast series examines his offending and its impact on victims, with journalist Philippa Goymer who went undercover to expose his tactics.
Victim Caroline expressed horror and urged authorities to stop him.