Love Bombed - 3. The making of a conman
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Vicky Pattison explores Ray McDonald’s past, asking those who know him best why they think he has spent decades scamming people.
Vicky asks whether time spent in the army may have given Ray the skills to be a better conman and hears how his refusal to deal with any fallout from his lies has affected his family life.
Love Bombed: WifeHunter presented by Vicky Pattison.
Writer and Producer: Jane Downs and Barney Rowntree.
Investigative reporter: Philippa Goymer.
Story Consultant: Barney Rowntree.
Sound designer: Kasel Kundola.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Dan Farthing (BBC Investigations NE & Cumbria).
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
Lovebombed was made at BBC Radio Newcastle for BBC Sounds.
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Published on Friday, 27th February 2026.
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