Donna Andersen’s media appearances and interviews
Lovefraud.com is a website and blog that teaches people how to recognize and avoid sociopaths. The author is Donna Andersen, a journalist who was married to a man who she believes is a sociopath.
Donna Andersen is also author of Red Flags of Love Fraud—10 signs you’re dating a sociopath. Her first book, Love Fraud, tells the outrageous story of her own marriage.
If you are a reporter doing a story related to sociopaths or psychopaths, Lovefraud experts may be able to help. Donna Andersen can answer your questions about sociopaths, psychopaths and their victims. Lovefraud is also aware of people all around the United States, and in some other countries, who have been victimized by sociopaths and are willing to tell their stories to the media. For more information, contact:
Donna Andersen
donna@lovefraud.com
609-945-1384
Television appearances
August 26, 2022 – NewsNation
After a jailbreak in Arkansas, Donna Andersen is interviewed as part of a report of women helping men escape from prison.
The great escape: women who help inmates get out
December 16, 2021 – Love, Honor Betray on Investigation Discovery
Donna Andersen’s shocking story of betrayal by her ex-husband, James Montgomery, was featured in the season finale, Epidote 6, of this new show on Investigation Discovery.
July 8, 2021 – Deadly Women on Investigation Discovery
Donna Andersen provided detail about the Heather Barbera story. Barbera was charged and convicted of murdering her mother and grandmother.
June 17, 2021 – Deadly Women on Investigation Discovery
In the premiere for season 14 of this hit crime show, Donna Andersen commented on the case of Loretta Burroughs, who murdered her husband, chopped up his body, and packed his remains into plastic tote containers, which she dragged around for seven years.
March 27, 2018 – His Other Life on Insight
Donna Andersen was one of five guests on the show who talked about their partners’ secret life. Insight airs on the SBS network in Australia and is hosted by Jenny Brockie.
His Other Life — What happens when your partner has a secret life?
July 24, 2014 – Handsome Devils on Investigation Discovery
Mary Turner Thomson of the UK describes her marriage to William Allen Jordan, who had convinced her that he was a CIA agent. Donna Andersen comments on the case.
He Tipped a High Chair Over to Deflect a Question
June 20, 2014 – ABC 20/20 News Magazine
ABC 20/20 does an expose of Budimir Drakulic, who took more than $410,000 from his girlfriend, Katherine Underwood. Donna Andersen provides expert commentary
Woman Dons Disguises to Get Money Back from Ex
March 3, 2014 – Cyber Casanovas
Donna Andersen appeared via Skype as an expert on romance scams on this show that aired on ChannelNews Asia in Singapore.
October 31, 2012 – My Life is a Lifetime Movie
Donna Andersen appeared in Episode 3 of the new show on the Lifetime Network, My Life is a Lifetime Movie. The episode is called Husbands Gone Wrong, telling the stories of two women who married sociopaths (Donna’s is the second story). Pictures are available at the link below. The full episode is available via your cable or satellite provider.
October 29, 2012 – Ricki Lake Show
Donna Andersen told her story, and was featured as a guest expert, on a show about love scams.
August 26, 2010 – Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?
Watch the full episode with Donna Andersen
Donna Andersen told her story in the premiere episode of Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?, which aired August 25, 2010, on the Investigation Discovery network. You can now watch or download the full episode (22 minutes) on Amazon Instant Video for $1.99. You need to have an Amazon 1-Click buying account.
Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry, Season 1, “Don Juan Down Under,” on Amazon.com.
Print, web and radio
May 18, 2025 – Collitalks Transformative Conversations
Colli Christine interviewed Donna Andersen about her story, sociopaths and recovery.
Unmasking Hidden Predators: Donna Andersen’s transformational journey from deception to empowerment
March 25, 2025 – Nighthawk Resurrected on KSCO
Ginni and Kelly Powers interviewed Donna Andersen for two hours on KSCO in Santa Cruz, CA. Here is the interview in four parts.
December 6, 2023 – Coast to Coast AM
George Noory interviewed Donna Andersen about sociopaths during hours 3 and 4 of the show.
September 26, 2023 – Podcaster’s Row
Jorge Hermida, the King of Podcasts, interviewed Donna about her new podcast.
Donna Andersen and the True Lovefraud Stories podcast
April 3, 2023 – Dr. Denise M.D. Show
Donna was interviewed by Dr. Denise McDermott, M.D., who is an adult and child psychiatrist.
Senior Sociopaths as parents — Rocking a Betrayal with Lovefraud founder Donna Andersen
March 13, 2023 – Hidden Killers Podcast
Donna was interviewed by Tony Brueski about the man accused in the Idaho college student murders.
Inside the mind of Bryan Kohberger: Exploring his psychopathic traits
March 9, 2023 – Dr. Denise M.D. Show
Donna was interviewed by Dr. Denise McDermott, M.D., who is an adult and child psychiatrist.
Spiritual Rape! Rocking a Betrayal with Lovefraud founder Donna Andersen
March 1, 2023 – Hidden Killers Podcast
Donna was interviewed by Tony Brueski:
February 20, 2023 – California Haunts radio
Donna was interviewed by Charlotte Kosa.
How to deal with sociopaths with Donna Andersen
February 13, 2023 – An American Conversation Podcast
Donna was interviewed by Rose Medina and Leland Heflin.
Sociopaths and narcissists in relationships with Donna Andersen
February 5, 2023 – Coast to Coast AM
Donna Andersen was interviewed by George Noory
Nov. 24, 2022 – Bolde Media
Donna Andersen was quoted in:
Falling in love too fast: Why it’s a read flag when a guy falls quickly
Nov. 22, 2022 – Reader’s Digest
Donna Andersen was quoted in:
How to spot romance scams: 7 telltale signs to watch out for
October 27, 2022 – Reader’s Digest
Donna Andersen was quoted in:
How to protect a loved one from elder fraud
How to spot military romance scams: 13 telltale signs to watch out for
What is catfishing? 7 signs to watch out for
March through July, 2022 – Senior Sociopaths book launch!
Radio, blog, podcast and print interviews for the publicity campaign —
37 interviews and mentions — check them out!
April 24, 2021 – WebSleuths
Donna Andersen was interviewed on YouTube by Tricia Griffith of WebSleuths.
Don’t let a narcissist ruin your life
August 4, 2021 – Reader’s Digest
Donna Andersen was quoted in:
15 Sneaky signs of a psychopath
September 16, 2020 – Radar del Fraude
Donna Andersen was interviewed by Giancarlo Berrocal, CFE, for his Spanish-language YouTube channel.
ESTAFAS AMOROSAS – ¿Cómo saber si eres vÃctima de una estafa sentimental/amorosa? – parte 1
November 12, 2020 – Conversations of Hope
Donna Andersen was interviewed by Liberty Forrest for her YouTube channel.
Donna Andersen of Lovefraud on relationships with sociopaths and narcissists
December 3, 2019 – On Belief: A podcast about cults
Donna Andersen is interviewed by Karen Geier. She explains that abusers are sociopaths, and cult leaders are sociopaths on steroids.
October 26, 2019 – Grazia
Donna Andersen tells her story in Grazia, a fashion website from the UK
‘I married a sociopath who conned me out of £200,000’
January 20, 2019 – IndoctriNATION
Donna Andersen was interviewed by Rachel Bernstein, host of the IndoctriNATION podcast.
There was never really any love, with Donna Andersen
May 20, 2018 – IndoctriNATION
Donna Andersen was interviewed by Rachel Bernstein, host of the IndoctriNATION podcast.
Narcissistic seduction and manipulation with Donna Andersen and Sophie
May 4, 2019 – Narcissistic Abuse Support
Tracy Malone interviewed Donna Andersen as part of the “Meet the Experts” series.
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/81ysC9iR6vk”]April 22, 2018 – IFLScience!
Donna Andersen is prominently quoted in an article that originally appeared on Business Insider on March 1, 2017..
7 Psychological phrases to know if you’re dating a narcissist, on IFLscience.com.
7 Psychological phrases to know if you’re dating a narcissist, on BusinessInsider.com.
March 27, 2018 – MamaMia
Donna Andersen wrote an op/ed in connection with her appearance on the Insight TV show in Australia.
‘I discovered my husand drained me of all my money to fund his secret life’, on mamamia.com.au
December 15, 2017 – MyndTalk
Donna was a guest on MyNDTALK, hosted by Dr. Pamela Brewer.
MyNDTALK – Love Fraud – Donna Andersen
December 8, 2017 – Blog Talk Radio
Bonnie Kaye’s Straight Wives Talk Show with Expert Donna Andersen
September 12, 2017 – Real Perspectives TV Show
Donna Andersen was interviewed by LeTonya Moore and Mario Brown via Facebook Live.
August 13, 2017 – Press of Atlantic City
Donna Andersen appeared on the front page of the Press of Atlantic City as part of the newspaper’s series on domestic violence.
The kinds of domestic abuse that don’t leave physical scars, on PressofAtlanticCity.com.
December 13, 2016 – A Fine Time for Healing
Donna Andersen was interviewed by Randi G. Fine on Blog Talk Radio
Red Flags of Love Fraud with Author Donna Andersen
July 18, 2015 – Talk with Francesca
Donna Andersen’s interview on the “Talk with Francesca” program on Boston talk radio.
June 30, 2015 – Psychology Today
Donna Andersen is quoted in an article about betrayal, written by Abby Ellin.
June 3, 2015 – Blog Talk Radio
Donna Andersen appeared on Insight Into Healing, with host Alexa Servodidio.
May 13, 2014 – Unlock the Door
Donna Andersen talks to Mike Cross in an audio interview on YouTube.
[youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/rR6c_A8EAPw]March 23, 2014 – Tricia’s True Crime radio
Donna Andersen’s interview with Tricia Griffith begins about 30 minutes into the show.
March 20, 2014 – I Heart Radio Extreme Talk
Donna Andersen was interviewed by Tricia Griffith
March 20, 2014 – Dr. Katherine Albrecht Show
To listen to the show, go to KatherineAlbrecht.com and scroll down to Hour 2 of March 20, 2014.
February 9, 2014 – Straight Wives Talk Show with Bonnie Kaye
January 9, 2014 Last First Date Radio with Sandy Weiner
October 23, 2013 – Press of Atlantic City