Falling in love with the Tinder Swindler
Norwegian Cecilie Fjellhøy on the fateful Tinder match that led her to bankruptcy
When Norwegian Cecilie Fjellhøy moved to London she wanted to meet new people so downloaded the dating app Tinder. It wasn’t long before the face of a very eligible-looking bachelor popped up. His lifestyle appeared extravagant, luxurious and adventurous. She swiped right, they matched and the next day they had a first date where she flew with him on a private jet. He said he was the CEO of a diamond company; a lucrative but risky business. Love quickly blossomed between them, so when he said he was in danger and couldn't use his credit card for security reasons, she didn't think twice about getting one in her own name, that he could use temporarily. It was a decision that drew her into a world of lies and debt. Now Cecilie shares her story to inform others of how 'romance fraud' can operate.
Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: Katy Takatsuki
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(Photo:Cecilie Fjellhøy. Credit: Courtesy of Cecilie Fjellhøy)
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