An Advocate’s Perspective on Prime Video’s Shocking True-Crime Docuseries
When ROMCON: Who the F**k Is Jason Porter? premiered on Prime Video on June 13, 2025, it did more than just unveil a new true-crime docuseries. It broadcast, in raw detail, the anatomy of a romance fraud case that spanned continents, identities, and emotions. For those of us working to expose the hidden damage of emotional and financial manipulation in intimate relationships, ROMCON is a potent reminder that romance scams are not only real—they’re epidemic.
The Heart of the Story: Heather Rovet and the Man She Thought She Knew
The series focuses on Heather Rovet, a respected Toronto real estate broker who in 2018 began a relationship with a man she knew as “Jace Peretti.” The name, the stories, the charm—it was all part of a carefully constructed illusion. Her partner was not a jet-setting software developer or a loving father embroiled in a custody battle. He was Jason Porter, a man with a serious criminal past and a long history of deception.
Over the course of their three-year relationship, Porter emotionally manipulated Rovet, stole from her family, and left a digital footprint that ultimately exposed his lies. His sudden disappearances, fabricated backstories, and secret dating profiles eventually unraveled thanks to Rovet’s tenacity. After discovering missing family heirlooms and investigating his background, she uncovered years of criminal convictions and a revolving door of assumed identities.
From Love-Bombing to Legal Justice
The docuseries opens with Heather’s account of early “love-bombing”—a tactic common in romantic fraud where emotional intensity is used to fast-track trust. The whirlwind of affection was quickly followed by secrecy, vanishing acts, and vague excuses. When her mother’s wedding rings went missing, the curtain began to fall.
Rather than retreat in shame, Heather became her own investigator. She archived every email, screenshot, and receipt, eventually uncovering a trail of deception that extended beyond herself. She reached out to other women and pieced together a pattern of fraud that Jason Porter had reportedly followed with others.
Her perseverance paid off. In April 2025, Jason Porter was convicted of theft and fraud, sentenced to two years in prison, followed by three years of probation. As part of the sentence, he was ordered to repay Heather’s mother for the stolen jewelry and report any future romantic relationships to his probation officer.
Why ROMCON Matters to Advocates Against Romance Fraud
As someone who works with victims of romantic deception, ROMCON stands out for multiple reasons. It’s not just a well-produced docuseries—it’s a case study in the emotional, financial, and psychological abuse so many survivors endure in silence.
- It Validates the Reality of Romance Fraud
The documentary legitimizes what many victims fear won’t be taken seriously: that love can be weaponized. According to FTC reports, Americans lost over $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023 alone. These crimes are not rare outliers—they’re an increasingly common form of abuse that blend digital manipulation with emotional exploitation.
- It Centers Survivors, Not Perpetrators
Unlike some true-crime documentaries that focus on profiling the criminal, ROMCON offers no airtime to Jason Porter directly. Instead, it empowers the women he deceived—especially Heather—to share their stories and reclaim their narratives. The absence of a voice from Porter doesn’t weaken the story; it strengthens the survivor’s.
- It Highlights Systemic Gaps in Protection
Heather’s battle wasn’t only with Porter. It was with the institutions that took years to deliver justice. Her three-year journey toward conviction exposes gaps in legal protections, cross-border law enforcement, and support systems for fraud victims. The documentary subtly critiques how slow-moving systems often leave victims vulnerable to repeat victimization or self-blame.
Where the Series Hits—and Where It Misses
Critics have praised ROMCON for its emotional depth, restraint, and survivor-first storytelling. It avoids sensationalized reenactments, instead allowing the facts—and the pain—to speak for themselves.
However, it does leave questions unanswered: What responsibility do dating platforms bear in enabling such deception? Could better online verification tools have prevented this? And what are governments doing to address the growing scale of romance scams?
For advocates, this is where future storytelling must evolve—pairing the emotional truths of survivors with broader questions about the ecosystem that allows romance fraud to flourish.
What We Learn from Heather’s Journey
Heather Rovet’s transformation—from betrayed partner to meticulous investigator to legal victor—is more than inspirational; it’s instructional. Survivors often ask: “What can I do if I’ve been scammed?” ROMCON answers that in concrete ways:
- Document everything. Emails, texts, screenshots, receipts—every breadcrumb matters.
- Speak out. Shame is the enemy of justice. Connecting with others can validate and empower.
- Pursue civil and criminal options. Heather’s use of both systems helped secure accountability.
- Reclaim your narrative. Heather’s participation in the docuseries is a reminder that even in trauma, you can lead your story.
Who Is Jason Porter, Really?
While ROMCON avoids direct interviews with Porter, it outlines his history based on court records and firsthand accounts. Contrary to earlier rumors, there is no verified public documentation that Porter’s criminal activity began in the 1990s. However, convictions between 2009 and 2012 and again leading into 2021 show a pattern of fraud, deception, and theft. He reportedly used multiple aliases—including “Jace Peretti” and “Jace Parratti”—and assumed roles ranging from software engineer to fashion photographer to gain trust.
What makes Porter dangerous isn’t just his lies—it’s how calculated and consistent those lies were across different victims. He understood how to manipulate emotions, fabricate drama (like a custody battle), and vanish when suspicions arose. That behavior isn’t just dishonest—it’s predatory.
Beyond the Series
ROMCON: Who the F**k Is Jason Porter? is more than a compelling true-crime story. It’s a rallying cry for recognition and reform. It urges law enforcement, digital platforms, and everyday individuals to take romance fraud seriously—not as a punchline or a personal failing, but as a public harm.
For every Heather Rovet who finds justice, there are countless others still struggling in silence. Let this series be the reason more people speak up, more predators are exposed, and more victims realize they are not alone.
Wow, this guy is a piece of work! Brave of her to do this!
Just finished this show, crazy how he did this. People want love so bad they ignore red flags sometimes. Clarifying that I’m not saying it was her fault, just that that ias how these scumbags get away with this stuff
What a jerk!