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Join professional Private Investigator Mackenzie Fultz and Comedian Hanna Anderson each week as they delve deep into the stories of the liars, cheaters, and con-men who have left a trail of broken hearts and shattered trust in the dating world. We'll uncover the lies, scams and manipulations of these con artists, as we shine a light on the red flags to look out for in the wild west of the dating apps.
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- 3 days ago1h 40m
The Crazy Ex Girlfriends
When Claire met James at a Halloween party in Quebec, she was fresh out of a controlling relationship and ready for a new chapter. Charming, confident, and seemingly emotionally available, James swept her off her feet with romantic gestures, thoughtful gifts, and promises of a future together. But there was one thing Claire couldn't ignore: James had a history of what he called "crazy ex-girlfriends," and the longer they were together, the more Claire began to question whether she was becoming one of them. As strange encounters, secret social media accounts, and increasingly suspicious behavior leave her questioning her own reality, Claire finds herself caught between the man everyone insists is perfect and the gut feeling telling her something is terribly wrong.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Quince. Shop elevated everyday essentials at quince.com or download the Quince app for exclusive offers, free shipping, and 365-day returns. Be sure to mention The Dating Detectives when asked where you heard about Quince!This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Jones Road Beauty. Visit jonesroadbeauty.com and use code DATINGDETECTIVES at checkout to receive a free full-size mascara with your first purchase for a limited time.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
The Secret Engagement: Part 2
We're back with Part Two of Nick's jaw-dropping story, and if you thought things couldn't get worse, think again. What started as a whirlwind romance has spiraled into a nightmare of manipulation, mysterious destruction, and increasingly disturbing behavior. As Nick struggles to make sense of the woman he thought he was going to marry, the stakes become higher than ever when his young daughter enters the picture. But just when he thinks he's seen the worst of it, a shocking discovery forces him to question everything he thought he knew. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode is sponsored by Baked by Melissa. Get 20% off your order at bakedbymelissa.com/datingdetectives.This episode is sponsored by Quince. Download the Quince app for exclusive offers or visit quince.com for free shipping and 365-day returns. Let them know you heard about Quince from The Dating Detectives!This episode is sponsored by Monarch. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core for just $50 at monarch.com with code DATING.This episode is sponsored by Ladder. Visit ladder.fit/datingdetectives for a free 7-day trial with no credit card required and $10 off your first month if you join.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
The Secret Engagement: Part 1
When single dad Nick meets Maya on Hinge, their chemistry is undeniable. Within weeks, they're inseparable, exchanging declarations of love and making plans for a future together. But what starts as a whirlwind romance slowly takes a darker turn when Nick begins noticing strange inconsistencies in Maya's stories, increasingly controlling behavior, and accusations that leave him questioning everything. As the red flags pile up, Nick begins to wonder how much he really knows about the woman he's planning to marry. In part one of this jaw-dropping two-part story, Mackenzie and Hanna unpack a relationship where nothing is quite what it seems and remind us that Dogfish come in all shapes, sizes, and genders.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode is sponsored by SKIMS. Shop our favorite loungewear and pajamas at skims.com, and select The Dating Detectives in the post-purchase survey.This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Visit trymiracle.com/tdd to save over 40%, plus get an extra 20% off and a free three-piece towel set with code TDD.This episode is sponsored by Jones Road Beauty. Visit jonesroadbeauty.com and use code DATINGDETECTIVES at checkout to get a free full-sized mascara with your first purchase.This episode is sponsored by FIGS. Get 15% off your first order at wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
The College Con
Lucy thought she knew everything about the boy she’d loved since high school. After years together, college, an engagement, and plans for a picture-perfect wedding, their future seemed all but certain, but little things had started to feel off. Strange explanations, inconsistent paychecks, missing details, and lies that seemed too small to matter left Lucy constantly wondering what she was missing. As the financial pressure mounts and her femmetuition gets harder to ignore, one question becomes impossible to shake: how well can you really know someone you’ve spent nearly a decade loving?Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/datingdetectives for free shipping on your first order and 365-day returns.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Monarch Money. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core at monarch.com with code DATING.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/tdd.This episode is sponsored by Wayfair. Head to wayfair.com and join Wayfair Rewards to get 5% back on every purchase.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 28, 202653 min
A Dose of Deception
When Ivy met the man who would become her second husband, she thought she had found her soulmate, and for years, their marriage seemed to prove her right. But when his behavior suddenly shifts and he insists the problem is all in her head, Ivy begins questioning everything: her instincts, her confidence, and even her own mental health. As suspicious moments pile up and the people around her encourage her to give him the benefit of the doubt, Ivy is left searching for the proof her gut has been demanding all along. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Rebel. Shop top brands in home, baby, outdoor, and more for up to 70% off at fromrebel.com.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/datingdetectives for free shipping on your first order and 365-day returns.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your plan at joindeleteme.com/datingdetectives with code TDD.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 21, 20261h 4m
Mackenzie Undercover: Taking out the Trash
This week on The Dating Detectives, Mackenzie is going undercover with a case that starts with nothing more than a wife’s gut feeling. After 16 years of marriage, Sarah notices her husband’s work dinners, overnight trips, and phone habits suddenly starting to change, so she quietly hires Mackenzie to find out where he’s really going. What begins as routine surveillance quickly turns into a full-blown mystery involving a secluded house, a suspicious coworker, some very questionable “client dinners,” and one of the most unconventional investigative methods Mackenzie has ever used. As each tiny clue starts connecting to the next, this case becomes a perfect reminder that sometimes your femmetuition knows something long before you have the evidence to prove it.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Velvet Caviar. Visit velvetcaviar.com and use code DATING at checkout to buy one, get one free on phone cases, matching accessories, and more.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Monarch Money. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core at monarch.com with code DATING.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your plan at joindeleteme.com/datingdetectives with code TDD.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by SKIMS. Shop SKIMS Cotton and more at skims.com, and after you order, select “Podcast” in the survey and choose The Dating Detectives from the dropdown menu.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by OSEA. Get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code DATINGDETECTIVES.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Ladder. Visit ladder.fit/datingdetectives to get a free seven-day trial with no credit card required and $10 off your first month if you join.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 14, 20261h 39m
The Case of the Missing Paychecks
After escaping a difficult first marriage, Emmy thought she knew exactly what red flags to look for, and when she met Noah, he seemed to be everything she had been missing: loving, dependable, devoted to his family, and just as committed to building a healthy relationship as she was. But as marriage, a new baby, cross-country moves, mysterious jobs, missing paychecks, and increasingly frequent work trips begin to pile up, small inconsistencies start turning into questions Emmy can’t shake. Then, one seemingly ordinary conversation cracks open a secret she never could have imagined, and suddenly she’s forced to question just how much of the life she built with her husband was ever real. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkhis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Quince. Visit quince.com/datingdetectives for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Velvet Caviar. Visit velvetcaviar.com and use code DATING at checkout to buy one phone case or matching accessory and get one free.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Miracle Made. Visit trymiracle.com/tdd and use code TDD to save over 40%, get an additional 20% off, and receive a free three-piece towel set.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off at betterhelp.com/tdd.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 7, 20261h 23m
The Fake Fiancé
When Steph meets Logan through work, he seems perfect. He was charming, successful, financially stable, and someone she already knows and trusts long before their relationship turns romantic. Things move quickly from coworkers to serious partners, with road trips, family introductions, and wedding plans making it feel like everything has fallen perfectly into place. But as their future gets more real, small inconsistencies around money begin to snowball into questions Steph can’t ignore. This week, Mackenzie and Hanna follow a trail of financial red flags, missing answers, and increasingly elaborate explanations as Steph tries to figure out how well you can ever truly know someone—and what happens when your femmetuition starts screaming that something just isn’t adding up.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan at joindeleteme.com/datingdetectives with code TDD.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Wayfair. Join Wayfair Rewards and get 5% back on every purchase at wayfair.com or through the Wayfair app.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Monarch. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core for just $50 at monarch.com with code DATING.This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Arya. Get $10 off your first month at getarya.com/datingdetectives.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Join professional Private Investigator Mackenzie Fultz and Comedian Hanna Anderson each week as they delve deep into the stories of the liars, cheaters, and con-men who have left a trail of broken hearts and shattered trust in the dating world. We'll uncover the lies, scams and manipulations of these con artists, as we shine a light on the red flags to look out for in the wild west of the dating apps.
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