The Untold Story Behind the Tinder Swindler | Cecilie Fjellhoy
Summary
Cecilia Fjellhøy recounts her experience as a victim of Simon Leviev, the "Tinder Swindler," detailing how he used an elaborate fake persona to defraud her of over $250,000. She describes the immersive deception, including private jets and staged entourage, and discusses the psychological tactics used to manipulate victims. The episode also features insights from retired FBI agent Tom Simon on the mechanics of romance fraud and the societal tendency to victim-blame.
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