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 Read more about this conversation, here: https://bit.ly/3XKEdQH.
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