Love Con Revenge: Who is Todd Dean and where is he now? Details explored

Netflix’s Love Con Revenge begins with the case of Todd Dean, a Montana-born conman known as the “Selfie Scammer.”

His story stands out not just because of the number of women he targeted but also because of how disturbing his emotional manipulation and financial draining were.

Dean was born in Billings, Montana, in 1968, and graduated from Billings West High School before earning a degree in business administration. He leveraged his background and charm to craft a compelling image of a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. At the heart of his lies was Sanjara Wellness, a mental healthcare facility in Kentucky where he posed as the founder and CEO.

Dean lured women through dating apps, sending them frequent video messages and selfies to build trust and keep them emotionally invested. One of his victims, single mother Jill Schardein, initially believed she had found a caring partner. Instead, she ended up giving him her retirement savings, leaving her financially ruined.

As shown in Love Con Revenge, investigators Cecilie Fjellhøy and Brianne Joseph later discovered he had scammed at least eight women, with payments ranging from small amounts to thousands of dollars. With his elaborate façade exposed, Love Con Revenge viewers are left wondering:

Where is Todd Dean now, and has justice caught up with him?

Love Con Revenge: How Todd Dean escaped justice and reinvented himself in Nashville

When private investigator Brianne Joseph and advocate Cecilie Fjellhøy took on Todd Dean’s case, they quickly realized he had left a trail of women who were emotionally and financially drained. Victims like Karen, Kristi, and Bridget shared stories that echoed Jill Schardein’s experience.

Dean used a repetitive approach: build intimacy, vanish briefly to create anxiety, then return with requests for money. By portraying himself as a successful businessman connected to Sanjara Wellness, he convinced women that their support was temporary and part of a larger mission.

Gathering evidence was difficult because much of the money was given as personal loans. The women were pressured into thinking they were helping a partner, not being scammed.

This blurred line made it difficult for criminal charges to be brought because Dean argued that every payment was voluntary. To strengthen their case, Cecilie and Brianne collaborated with Sheena, his former assistant at Sanjara Wellness, who provided account details linking him directly to suspicious transfers. Another key piece came from Terra, a former loan officer’s assistant, who supplied a recording of Dean discussing payments.

These details ultimately gave authorities enough proof to intervene. The court ordered Dean to repay the women, but he filed for bankruptcy on December 29, 2023. By claiming he had no assets, he avoided repayment while maintaining control of his lifestyle. Investigators found that despite the bankruptcy filing, Dean continued living in a high-rise Nashville condo, raising questions about how much of his wealth was hidden.

His legal tactics didn’t end there. He filed a defamation lawsuit against a man named Gerald Messier, who had posted warnings about him on social media. Dean claimed his reputation was being unfairly harmed, once again portraying himself as a victim. Meanwhile, his Sanjara Wellness property was seized, but losing that business didn’t stop him from shifting to new ventures.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Dean now runs Todd Dean & Co., a Nashville-based business advisory firm. He presents himself as a consultant and motivational speaker for entrepreneurs, continuing to project the image of a respected professional.

Media reports highlight that he still presents himself as a mental health advocate despite the harm he's caused to women who trusted him. His case in Love Con Revenge illustrates how conmen often rebrand themselves instead of facing accountability, leaving victims to deal with the long-term damage.

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