#ChristopherEarlLloyd, 39, from #Whittier, CA, was arrested for scamming victims out of over $2M via #Tinder, #Hinge, and #Bumble. He posed as a financial expert, built romantic ties, and lured them into fake investments with false contracts promising high returns. From 2021 to 2024, funds were transferred via wire, Cash App, Zelle, or cash. He spent on personal items like a car. He faces 13 wire fraud counts (up to 20 years each) and 1 more (up to 10 years). via reuters e.223__