WIRED Book Club to Host Livestream on Online Romance Scams
WIRED's Book Club will host a livestream with author Carlos Barragán to discuss his book on Nigeria's romance scammers. The event is scheduled for July 16.
Livestream Discussion on Nigeria's Romance Scammers
WIRED Book Club is hosting a livestream event on July 16 at 12pm ET / 9am PT featuring journalist Carlos Barragán, author of "The Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria’s Romance Scammers." He will be joined by WIRED senior writer Kate Knibbs to answer questions from readers.
About the Book
Barragán, a reporter and researcher for The New York Times, traveled to Lagos to embed himself with a group of young, desperate grifters. His book offers a funny, sad, and enraging look at how the internet fuels heartbreak.
How to Watch
The livestream is a subscriber benefit. A replay will be available after the event. Readers can submit questions in the comments section. Subscribe to WIRED for access.
