Coverage dated October 3, 2026 to October 4, 2026

‘Tinder Swindler,’ convicted fraudster, plans to launch dating app

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The convicted fraudster known as the “Tinder Swindler” says he wants to launch his own dating app designed to protect women from romance scams, a plan that is already drawing backlash from the online dating industry.

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Fox News
‘Tinder Swindler’ romance fraudster promises ‘safe’ dating app – using intel from con man playbook (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 3, 2026
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Shimon Hayut, the notorious 'Tinder Swindler' also known as Simon Leviev, says his new Safe Love dating app will use identity verification to prevent the fraud he once committed.
KTLA Los Angeles
‘Tinder Swindler,’ convicted fraudster, plans to launch dating app (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Oct 3, 2026
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The convicted fraudster known as the “Tinder Swindler” says he wants to launch his own dating app designed to protect women from romance scams, a plan that is already drawing backlash from the online dating industry.
New York Post
‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev launches scam-proof dating app: ‘I’ve paid my debts’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 4, 2026
New York Post's feed description
"They say I made the dating environment unsafe. So I thought, ‘All right. Let’s make it safe.’"