Man Allegedly Used Dating Apps to Con Women Out of $2 Million

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One California man has taken dating red flags to a whole new level.

On July 24, Christopher Earl Lloyd was taken into custody following a 14-count federal indictment, as stated in a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. The charges stem from Lloyd’s alleged use of dating apps to defraud his dates out of approximately $2 million.

As a lifestyle expert, I find myself sharing some disheartening news today: I’ve been charged with 13 counts of wire fraud and one count of engaging in a monetary transaction involving fraudulent activities, as per the indictment. If found guilty, each wire fraud charge could potentially land me 20 years in federal prison, while the monetary transaction count could result in up to 10 years behind bars. This situation underscores the importance of making ethical decisions and upholding integrity in all aspects of life.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it as: “From April 2021 to February 2024, I, Lloyd, utilized dating platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. My intention wasn’t just to connect with people, but also to deceive my matches by projecting a false image of financial success and investment savviness. This misleading portrayal was used to swindle money from them.

Lloyd asserted that he held the position of a financial manager for several years, served as vice president at Planet 13 Holdings, and was employed by Landmark Associates – claims later proven untrue, according to the press statement.

According to the documents, it is claimed that he supposedly promised his alleged victims financial guidance, stating he would manage their funds for investment with a guaranteed profit. He assured them they could withdraw their money at any time as per the agreement.

Subsequently, he went even deeper by having his targets agree to contracts, as stipulated by the legal office. These contracts specified that they would receive payment from him through methods such as wire transfers, Cash App, Zelle, or cash transactions.

According to the statement, Lloyd intended to utilize the funds for his own advantage, such as withdrawing $40,000 from a victim’s transfer, which he later used to purchase a vehicle from a Lexus dealership located in Mission Viejo, California.

On July 24, Lloyd first appeared at the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana for an arraignment on felony charges. At this time, it’s uncertain whether he has a legal representative to comment on his behalf, according to TopMob News.

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2025-08-01 17:12