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The Yahoo Boys

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SECURITYJul 4 · 16:00 UTCWIRED
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams
Carlos Barragán, author of 'The Yahoo Boys,' will join Kate Knibbs to discuss Nigeria's romance scammers in an event where questions can be submitted.
CRIMEJul 1 · 12:30 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
Inside the Secret World of Nigerian Romance Scammers
Last year, Americans lost nearly $1 billion to online scams targeting lonely Westerners. Journalist Carlos Barragán's book 'The Yahoo Boys' examines the lives of Nigerian teen boys and young men involved in these scams.
POLITICSJul 1 · 12:30 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
June 30, 2026
Immigration expert David Bier and law professor Natasha Sarin discuss Pres. Trump's wins and losses at the Supreme Court. WSJ's Yaroslav Trofimov analyzes Ukraine's drone assault on Moscow. Carlos Barragán's book 'The Yahoo Boys' explores Nigerian romance scammers.
SECURITYJun 1 · 10:30 UTCWIRED
The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
A romance scammer posing as a WWE superstar made a small fortune, as detailed in an excerpt from the WIRED Book Club pick 'The Yahoo Boys' by journalist Carlos Barragán. The article traces the scammer's journey from failure to financial success through deception.