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Netflix’s ‘Love Con Revenge’ Delivers a Real-World Conviction as Viewers Question Its Style

The series pairs victim support with practical guidance on spotting romance scams.

Overview

  • The six-part docuseries is now streaming and has reached No. 2 on Netflix, according to Watch With Us.
  • Cecilie Fjellhøy, known from he TTinder Swindler, teams with private investigator Brianne Joseph to probe alleged romance-fraud cases for people struggling to get help through traditional channels.
  • The show breaks down common tactics such as love bombing and manufactured crises, and it urges victims to document evidence and report quickly to platforms and police.
  • An investigation featured in the series led to a guilty verdict and sentencing on September 5, according to Rhode Island court records.
  • Audience reaction is divided, with praise for victim advocacy and criticism that the show feels heavily scripted and poorly edited in reactions posted on Reddit.