Unmasking romance scammers: Kylee Dennis Pt.1
5/9/202656 min
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, former NSW Police detective Kylee Dennis got a call from her elderly mum - she’d met a man online. Within hours, Kylee had unravelled a web of lies and realised her mum was caught in a romance scam.
In this episode of I Catch Killers, Kylee lifts the lid on the murky, billion‑dollar world of romance scams - how they’re built, who they target, and the shame that keeps victims silent. She also shares her remarkable career in the NSW Police Force, from Marrickville general duties to undercover stings and high‑stakes hostage negotiations.
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[upbeat music] The public has had a long-held fascination with detectives. Detectives see a side of life the average person is never exposed to. I spent 34 years as a cop. For 25 of those years, I was catching killers. That's what I did for a living. I was a homicide detective. I'm no longer just interviewing bad guys. Instead, I'm taking the public into the world in which I operated. The guests I talk to each week have amazing stories from all sides of the law. The interviews are raw and honest, just like the people I talk to. Some of the content and language might be confronting. That's because no one who comes into contact with crime is left unchanged. Join me now as I take you into this world. [upbeat music] The bad guys always target vulnerable people, and no one is more vulnerable than someone looking for love. When former detective Kylie Dennis found out her mom was a victim of a romance scam, she decided to use her skills as a detective to expose the scammer. Today, I speak with Kylie about her police career and the world of romance scammers. Working now as a private investigator, Kylie has made it her life ambition to expose the lowlifes behind these scams and stop them from taking advantage of vulnerable people. Have a listen to what she has to say. It will shock you and educate you about this growing despicable crime. Kylie Dennis,