Caroline D’Amore has spent her life on the periphery of stardom. She’s done small roles in TV shows and movies. But struggles with drugs, a messy divorce, and even a run-in with notorious sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein have kept her fighting to eke out an existence for herself. Then suddenly, a friendly new neighbor enters the picture offering to help Caroline with EVERYTHING.

Caroline D&rsquo;Amore has spent her life on the periphery of stardom. She&rsquo;s done small roles in TV shows and movies. But struggles with drugs, a messy divorce, and even a run-in with notorious sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein have kept her fighting to eke out an existence for herself. Then suddenly, a friendly new neighbor enters the picture offering to help Caroline with EVERYTHING.

Caroline D'Amore thought she'd found a mentor in David Bloom, a self-proclaimed power player with ties to some of the world’s most influential CEOs. But her excitement quickly turns to betrayal when David’s complex scheme to defraud her and others out of nearly a quarter of a million dollars is exposed. Determined to seek justice, Caroline takes matters into her own hands and turns the tables on the man once known as the “Wall Street Whiz Kid.” Who is David Bloom – and will he ever pay for his crimes? Find out on Season 1 of Once Upon a Con.

Caroline D'Amore thought she'd found a mentor in David Bloom, a self-proclaimed power player with ties to some of the world&rsquo;s most influential CEOs. But her excitement quickly turns to betrayal when David&rsquo;s complex scheme to defraud her and others out of nearly a quarter of a million dollars is exposed. Determined to seek justice, Caroline takes matters into her own hands and turns the tables on the man once known as the &ldquo;Wall Street Whiz Kid.&rdquo; Who is David Bloom &ndash; and will he ever pay for his crimes? Find out on Season 1 of Once Upon a Con.

Once Upon A Con

Episode 1 - He Thinks I’m a Masseuse

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Two years after her own experience, Caroline meets another one of David Bloom's victims. Sean Kushner was a sleep-deprived, new father who was promised a house in a trust, luxury trips, and even a meeting with the President. The impact from the experience is significant, and ultimately leads Sean to refocus on what truly matters.

Two years after her own experience, Caroline meets another one of David Bloom's victims. Sean Kushner was a sleep-deprived, new father who was promised a house in a trust, luxury trips, and even a meeting with the President. The impact from the experience is significant, and ultimately leads Sean to refocus on what truly matters.

Episode 10 - I Hope You Find Peace One Day

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Caroline speaks at a press conference with CA District Attorney George Gascon after David Bloom is charged with 18 felonies. Caroline and L.A. Times writer James Queally discuss everything about the case, from how slow the process is to what a possible plea bargain could be. Caroline and James hope their publicization of Bloom’s crimes puts an end to his trail of deception. But will this con artist ever change?

Caroline speaks at a press conference with CA District Attorney George Gascon after David Bloom is charged with 18 felonies. Caroline and L.A. Times writer James Queally discuss everything about the case, from how slow the process is to what a possible plea bargain could be. Caroline and James hope their publicization of Bloom&rsquo;s crimes puts an end to his trail of deception. But will this con artist ever change?

Episode 9 - This Guy Has Eras

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David Bloom, forcefully accompanied by a group of his victims, goes to the bank to retrieve a fraction of what he owes. Despite bilking hundreds of thousands of dollars from his friends and neighbors, David only manages to come up with $20,000 to partially pay them all back. Police are called, and David gets arrested. But he quickly makes bail and is released from custody. And to everyone's surprise: David is not charged with any crime.

David Bloom, forcefully accompanied by a group of his victims, goes to the bank to retrieve a fraction of what he owes. Despite bilking hundreds of thousands of dollars from his friends and neighbors, David only manages to come up with $20,000 to partially pay them all back. Police are called, and David gets arrested. But he quickly makes bail and is released from custody. And to everyone's surprise: David is not charged with any crime.

Episode 8 - Nobody Knows Which End is Up

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Episode 1 - He Thinks I’m a Masseuse

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