Q&A with Carlos Barragan, author of 'The Yahoo Boys'

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026, 12 – 1 p.m.



In The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán explores the world of online romance scams through the lives of Nigerian fraudsters and their victims. Blending investigative reporting with personal insight, the book examines the tactics, motivations, and human impact behind a global form of cybercrime.

Join us to hear Carlos discuss the book and share firsthand insights into his reporting and the realities behind these scams. The talk will include time for audience questions—an opportunity to engage directly with the author.

Online Location: harvard.zoom.us…
Gazette Classification: Information Technology
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard Information Security and Data Privacy
Speaker(s): Carlos Barragán is a reporter and researcher for The New York Times based in Madrid. He was formerly a reporter at El Confidencial before receiving his MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University. The Yahoo Boys is his first book.
Ticket Web Link: harvard.zoom.us…
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: privsec.harvard.edu…