Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev to Launch App to Detect Liars
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Simon Leviev, the "Tinder Swindler," announced plans to launch a new dating app designed to help users identify liars and fake profiles. Leviev, who served time in Israel for fraud, claims his past experiences will help him detect manipulative behavior. The app's concept was met with skepticism by ITV host Ben Shephard during an interview. Leviev was convicted in Israel in 2019 for fraud offenses and released in 2020.
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- Simon Leviev, the "Tinder Swindler," plans to launch a dating app to detect liars and fake profiles.
- Leviev stated his past experiences with fraud and manipulation will help him identify deceptive users.
- The app aims to protect users from online dating scams.
- Leviev served prison time in Israel for fraud, theft, and forgery offenses.
- The concept was met with skepticism by ITV host Ben Shephard during an interview.
Simon Leviev, known as the "Tinder Swindler," is planning a return to the dating world with a surprising new venture: a dating app designed to help users identify liars, imposters, and fake profiles. Leviev, who served prison time in Israel for fraud, theft, and forgery, stated in an interview with Britain's ITV that he wishes to reintegrate into society and present himself as rehabilitated.
The app, which has not yet been launched, is intended to protect users from fraud in the online dating sphere. Leviev acknowledged his past, admitting he lived for a decade on a fake passport and possesses skills in lying, cheating, and manipulation, which he believes could aid in identifying similar behavior in others. While he expressed no pride in his convictions, he suggested his experience offers an advantage in detecting manipulative conduct.
During the interview, Leviev also continued to deny defrauding the women featured in the Netflix documentary about his exploits. He presented himself as a businessman benefiting from the international exposure of his case. He also claimed one of his current goals is to teach young men to respect women and avoid trouble.
The app concept was met with skepticism by ITV host Ben Shephard, who confronted Leviev about his suitability for launching such an application, given his reputation. Leviev, born Shimon Yehuda Hayut, gained global notoriety following the 2022 Netflix documentary "The Tinder Swindler," which detailed accusations from women who claimed he defrauded them after they met him on dating apps. Leviev maintains his innocence regarding these accusations.
In Israel, Leviev was convicted in 2019 for fraud, theft, and forgery, receiving a 15-month sentence. He served approximately five months and was released in 2020. Now, he seeks to re-enter the dating scene, the very arena associated with his past deceptions, with an app he claims will identify potential deceivers.
