Ep. 41 Love bombed: the devastating impact of romance fraud

Veriff Voices

23-01-2025 • 49 min

Fraud is usually characterized as a financial crime, but for victims the psychological impact can be just as serious. We spoke with Cecilie Fjellhøy, a high-profile victim turned activist who appeared in the 2022 Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, about the devastating consequences of so-called ‘romance’ fraud – and what can be done to combat it.

[00:17] Introduction to the episode: fraud and its human costs
[01:15] Cecilie Fjellhoy's background and experience
[04:58] How the Tinder Swindler story unfolded
[14:36] The situation escalates: $85,000 spent in three week
[18:44] Emotional manipulation and its impact
[21:46] Understanding the system of fraud
[26:30] The role of businesses in fraud prevention
[31:39] The psychological impact of romance fraud
[37:01] Advice for avoiding romance fraud
[41:57] The need for trust in online interactions
[46:48] The future of fraud prevention and awareness

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