Life After “The Tinder Swindler”
Romance scam survivor Cecilie Fjellhøy
Episode 13 — Cecilie Fjellhøy, made famous by Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler documentary, joins Erin West to expose the real cost of online fraud — and why justice is still out of reach for victims.
This is not just a story about one scam. It’s a roadmap of what happens when a financial crime destroys your life — and no one shows up to help. In this powerful episode of The Stolen Podcast, Erin and Cecilie dive deep into:
What really happened in the Tinder Swindler romance scam
The psychological tactics scammers use to trap victims
Why victims of fraud are ignored — or even criminalized — by law enforcement
How romance fraud survivors can fight back
Cecilie’s new Netflix series Love Con Revenge
Building a nonprofit to help other victims navigate the system
Guest Bio
Cecilie Fjellhøy is an activist and keynote speaker who rose to international attention after appearing in the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler. In the documentary, Fjellhøy exposed fraudster Simon Leviev and the emotional and financial toll of being swindled out of $200,000. Fjellhøy has become an advocate for fraud victims, sharing her story to educate audiences about online scamming and advocating for victims to be included in the discussion about changing processes, laws and regulations.
“I think we talk a lot about prevention, but I wish we could focus a lot more about the journey after as well.”
Episode Chapters
3:04 — Cecilie’s Journey from Victim to Advocate
6:04 — The Unique Challenges of Fraud Victims
8:58 — Understanding The Tinder Swindler
14:51 — The Ongoing Threat of Simon Hayut
18:04 — The Role of Law Enforcement in Fraud Cases
21:10 — The Fight for Justice Continues
29:26 — Navigating the Criminal Justice System
32:30 — Empowering Victims of Romance Fraud
40:05 — Changing the Narrative on Fraudsters
49:31 — Building a Supportive Community for Victims
55:28 — Launching the New Series: Love Con Revenge
Useful Links
Love, Con, Revenge on Netflix
The Tinder Swindler on Netflix
LoveSaid Fraud Centre and Think Tank.org
Cecilie’s nonprofit organization
Advice and education for catfishing and romance fraud victims
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