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Love Con Revenge: Selfie Scammer

December 16, 2025·56 min·5 clips

Jill gave her entire life savings to a man who told her not to tell anyone about their relationship.

This episode of True Crime Obsessed covers the Netflix documentary series "Love Con Revenge," focusing on the first episode and part of the second. Hosts Patrick Hines and Gillian Pensavalle provide commentary on the show, which features Cecilia, a victim from "The Tinder Swindler," teaming up with private investigator Breanne Joseph. The documentary follows Cecilia and Breanne as they assist a woman named Jill, who believes she was scammed by a man named Todd Dean. Jill met Todd on Facebook Dating, and his profile presented him as a successful, active CEO of a wellness facility called Sanjara Wellness. Their first date involved lunch where they both wore camouflage, and he later showed her his supposed wellness facility. Todd engaged in intense "love bombing," sending constant selfies and videos, and quickly gave Jill a key to his condo. On their second date, he chose a green nail polish color for her pedicure that she disliked but pretended to love. Todd initially asked Jill for a $1,000 loan, which he repaid promptly, but later requests escalated, ultimately draining her savings. Cecilia explains that scammers often use a playbook involving mirroring, love bombing, and creating vulnerability. Jill, who had experienced trauma including her mother's suicide, felt deeply connected to Todd's wellness-focused persona. The documentary reveals Todd allegedly used disguises, changed his appearance, and frequently played daytime poker. Private investigator Breanne Joseph works to build a case by contacting people from Todd's promotional video, including a videographer named Josh and Todd's former assistant, Sheena. Jill recounts that Todd abruptly ended the relationship, then re-engaged, creating a power dynamic where she felt insecure and gave him more money, even considering her daughter's college fund. A surprising moment is when Jill admits she likely would have given Todd her daughter's money if she had control over it, highlighting the scam's psychological grip. The hosts note the documentary's staged elements, like a dramatic car chase that jumps from day to night. They emphasize that victims should not feel shame, as scammers deliberately target and manipulate. The episode dissects the "don't tell anyone" red flag and the difficulty of prosecuting romance fraud, with police often dismissing it as a civil matter. The tone is conversational and humorous, with the hosts frequently relating the story to their own dating experiences and personal anecdotes. They balance empathy for the victims with comedic commentary on the documentary's production and Todd's behavior. Listeners who enjoy deep dives into true crime documentaries, especially those about scams and manipulation, will appreciate this episode. Those who prefer straightforward narrative storytelling without comedic interjections might find the hosts' style distracting.

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