The fraudster, Troy Stratos, reportedly claimed to be “in love” with Nicole. After her high-profile divorce, he reached out with an offer of help, purportedly claiming he could invest her money in other countries. Instead, he blew her fortune on fancy cars, lavish parties, and Vegas trips.

However, Nicole wasn’t his only victim — he was accused of stealing more than $43 million in total! In 2016, he was sentenced “to 21 years and 10 months in prison for multiple counts of mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice.”

In the courtroom, Nicole reportedly said, “All along, he was just there to steal my money. He was there to steal my children’s money. He ruined my life.”