The Tinder Swindler (Netflix)

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Tinder Swindler:

Swipe right but trust no one.

Quick synopsis:

The story of a con man who met women through the dating app Tinder and stole a lot of money.

Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like:

Remember how you watched Tiger King and kept thinking, “there is no way this is real.” Prepare for that feeling again!

Fun Fact for History Nerds:

I was on Tinder before. No, it didn’t go well, but not as bad as it did for the women in this documentary.

My Take on The Tinder Swindler:

Dating is hard. However, it doesn’t mean you need to lose thousands of dollars. Sorry, but that’s on you.

This documentary follows three women as they meet a seemingly amazing (read: rich) guy on the dating app, Tinder. They have a whirlwind romance and then he asks for money. Then head slapping decision making begins.

Let me be clear, victim blaming is a dangerously slippery slope. The scum at the center of this scheme is a bad person who should have bad things happen to him.

That being said, don’t go on a private jet with a guy you just met on a first date to another country. Don’t send him your passport details before even meeting him. Someone ranting about nondescript “enemies” is a huge red flag. Decisions are made which will leave you yelling at the TV. These are bad decisions.

Don’t worry, though. In the end, a hero appears, and she will make you feel better. Fighting fire with fire is an extremely entertaining thing to watch.

Verdict:

I loved every second of this. I bet you will, too. Watch it here!

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