Online and Social Media Related Crime
Online Matrimonial Fraud
A new match on a dating or matrimonial app becomes close very fast. Then they ask for money.
How Scam Works?
This chat is made up. It shows how the trick usually sounds. It is not a real message. Do not reply, and do not send money.
Demonstration
Matrimonial chat
A profile created this week
Scam message
I feel we already know each other. My card failed at the airport. Can you send ₹20,000? I will return it tonight.
What you might say
Let us do a video call first.
Scam message
My camera is broken. Please do not tell your family. Just send it, or I miss the flight.
Someone you have not met in person does not need an emergency transfer from you.
- 01
They win your trust
The chats are warm and frequent. They share a story that feels personal.
- 02
A problem appears
They need money today. They promise to pay you back. They cannot meet or do a clear video call.
- 03
The story continues
If you send money, another problem follows. The first amount is a test.