Simon Leviev, the subject of the hit Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, is attempting to launch a celebrity career after conning women out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The convicted fraudster has signed with Hollywood talent manager Gina Rodriguez, known for representing controversial figures.
Leviev has launched an account on Cameo, a platform for personalised video messages, charging $200 for personal use and $1,400 for business requests. His intro video invites users to 'get any blessing, anything birthday, whatever shout out'. He has also expressed interest in a dating show.
Despite his notoriety, Leviev has been banned from dating apps including Tinder and Hinge. The documentary, released in February 2022, detailed how he posed as the heir to a diamond fortune to swindle women.
The move follows a pattern of Netflix fame leading to exploitation, as seen with participants from shows like Tiger King and Cheer. Leviev’s attempts to monetise his notoriety have drawn criticism, though no formal content deals have been announced.
