‘Tinder Swindler’s’ plan for a dating app sparks industry backlash

The convicted fraudster says his new app would enable women to find love safely. The lead trade group for online dating disagrees. The dating industry’s lead trade group is urging Apple and Google to block a new dating app that the convicted fraudster known as the Tinder Swindler says he plans to launch to safeguard women from similar criminals. Simon Leviev, soon to turn 36, who inspired a 2022 Netflix documentary by that alias after achieving notoriety for conning at least six women out of an estimated 7 million pounds, wants to name his app Safe Love.