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Dating apps are already a bit of a nightmare, riddled with anxieties over rejection, ghosting, two-timing, catfishing, you name it. But all of that swiping gets really concerning when it verges on criminal behavior, as this trio of Netflix true crime documentaries terrifyingly proves.From an international con man who used Tinder to swindle millions to a disappearance tied to a popular TikTok travel influencer, these streaming docs dig into the digital deceptions and dangerous predators that could be lying in wait on those seemingly innocent apps that populate your smartphone.Filled with devious economic scams, extreme stalking and romantic connections that turned fatal, these three true-crime docs on Netflix will have you seriously rethinking dating apps.'The Tinder Swindler'
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Written and directed by BAFTA winner Felicity Morris ("American Nightmare," "Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer"), this 2022 British true-crime doc finds its dastardly subject in Israeli conman Simon Leviev — also known as Shimon Hayut — who posed on Tinder as a jet-setting diamond mogul to woo women, all before conning them out of millions of dollars to support his ultra-lavish lifestyle.Across two hours, the extraordinary true-story account follows a group of Leviev's victims as they band together to hunt him down and recover their stolen funds. "Chillingly addictive viewing, 'The Tinder Swindler' offers a solidly crafted – albeit heartbreaking – treat for true crime fans," praises the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, where the documentary has a strong 97% approval rating.Stream "The Tinder Swindler" on Netflix now'Lover, Stalker, Killer'
