Love bombing, fake restaurant dates, requests for small payments and even investment traps are exploiting people looking for genuine connections. As romance scams evolve in India, embarrassment and the fear of being judged may be helping fraudsters stay under the radar.
\n\nBut where does it all start? The first red flag might not be a suspicious investment link, or a stranger claiming to be stuck overseas. It could be a date who insists on meeting at one particular restaurant or someone whose UPI suddenly stops working, or a new match who seems almost too good to be true, showering you with affection before you have even figured out their last name.
\n\nRomance scams are no longer limited to elaborate stories about fictional partners, overseas emergencies or cryptocurrency fortunes. Truth be told, not every scam turns big enough to become "The Tinder Swindler," In India, they can begin with something as ordinary as ordering dinner, booking an Uber or asking for a mobile data recharge. And because these requests can appear harmless, victims may not immediately recognise when a potential relationship is turning into a financial trap.
\n\nYoel Roth, Senior Vice President and Head of Trust & Safety at Match Group…
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