Online romance fraud has increasingly moved from crude phishing attempts to sophisticated, long-term deceptions where bad actors spend weeks or months grooming victims before initiating financial demands.
\n\nTo counter this evolving threat across Indian digital platforms, Match Group—parent company to Tinder, Hinge, and The League—has partnered with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), an initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs, to roll out a nationwide awareness campaign addressing romance scams.
\n\nAnnounced at the second edition of the Trust and Safety India (TASI) Festival in New Delhi, the initiative delivers tailored safety advisories directly within dating apps to help daters identify manipulative tactics, verify connections, and safeguard their finances.
\n\nThe 5 Red Flags That Signal a Dating Scam
\n\nDrawing on behavioural patterns identified by platform safety teams and law enforcement, the campaign highlights five core warning signs users should watch for:
\n\n1. Rushing to Move Off the Platform
\n\nA match who immediately insists on moving the conversation to private messaging apps—while repeatedly evading video calls or in-person meetings—is often attempting to bypass in-app safety filters and monitoring systems. Platforms recommend keeping conversations within the app until verified trust is established.
\n\n2. Unverified Profiles and Reluctance to Video Call
\n\nFraudulent accounts…
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