Carlos Barragán
2 books
About the Author
Carlos Barragán is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author whose work delves into the shadowy intersections of technology, crime, and human emotion. Born in Mexico City and now based in New York, he has spent over a decade reporting on global cyber fraud and its profound impacts on vulnerable individuals. Drawing from extensive fieldwork in West Africa and interviews with both perpetrators and victims, Barragán uncovers the human stories behind digital deceptions. His debut book, The Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammers, offers a gripping, empathetic portrait of Nigeria's infamous online fraudsters, blending meticulous research with narrative flair to reveal the complexities of love in the age of the internet. Barragán's writing challenges readers to confront the blurred lines between villainy and desperation in our hyper-connected world.
Common genres
Writing style
investigative
empathetic
narrative-driven
