World Economic Forum Tinder Swindler: how 'romance fraud' became a multi-billion dollar cybercrime
May 16, 2024
Cecilie Fjellhøy, a survivor of romance fraud, discusses the Netflix documentary 'The Tinder Swindler' where a conman cons women out of money. Sean Doyle from the World Economic Forum explains the widespread nature of romance fraud as a multi-billion dollar cybercrime. The podcast sheds light on the tactics of romance fraudsters, global impact of cybercrime, and advancements in combating cyber fraud.
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Cecilie's Tinder Swindler Experience
- Cecilie Fjellhøy met a man on Tinder who claimed to be a wealthy diamond CEO.
- She was quickly love-bombed with private jet trips and introduced to his supposed entourage.
Web of Lies
- Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, spun elaborate stories about security threats and needing financial help.
- Fjellhøy, caught in the web of lies, accrued significant debt to help him.
Victim Blaming
- The legal system often fails romance fraud victims, blaming them instead of the perpetrator.
- Fjellhøy faced accusations and lawsuits despite being a victim of an elaborate con.