The Perfect Scam Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 1
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Feb 21, 2025 Chris Manzanelli shares his harrowing experience as he and his brother uncover their father Alfred's entanglement in multiple scams, including a romance scam with an impostor posing as WWE star Alexa Bliss. The podcast delves into the uneasy interactions between father and sons as they explore troubling financial patterns while trying to maintain familial bonds. It also highlights the emotional toll of scams on both the victims and their loved ones, emphasizing the complexities of elder care and the vulnerability exacerbated by isolation during the pandemic.
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The Drone Highlight
- Chris Manzanelli took his father on a road trip for his 70th birthday.
- A highlight was watching drones fly near a military base, sparking Alfred's interest due to his army background.
A Difficult Childhood
- Chris's mother passed away when he was nine, leaving his father to raise him and his brother.
- Despite a difficult childhood, Chris's father supported his hobbies and tried to provide for them.
Differing Relationships
- Chris and his brother, Alan, had very different relationships with their dad.
- Chris's relationship was more conciliatory, while Alan's was combative despite their love.