Marketplace All-in-One Help! My dad is dating a scammer!
Feb 12, 2026
Sam Sanders, public-radio host and journalist known for The Sam Sanders Show, joins to tackle sticky money-and-dating dilemmas. They discuss scams that drain older partners, navigating unequal finances in poly and long-term relationships, and how to bring up secret investments without judgment. Short, candid stories and practical prompts keep conversations real and relatable.
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First-Date Divorce Details
- Sam Sanders says his current partner told him about dead moms and a divorce on their first date.
- He observes divorce conversations are always tied to money.
College Date Who Stole Lunch
- Rima Hreis dated a classmate who revealed he stole food and carried it in his jacket on a lunch date.
- She stayed with him for about a year and enjoyed the free food.
How To Help A Parent Being Scammed
- Ask questions that force your parent to name the reality they're in about the relationship and finances.
- Stay calm, pick who can best influence them, and protect your own peace while offering support.