Police Busts Dating Scams, Arrests 8, Including 5 Women
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Police Busts Dating Scams, Arrests 8, Including 5 Women

Op India  

Eight people, including five women, have been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly luring men through dating apps and extorting money. The suspects used dating apps to invite men to meet them at cafes, where they would then take and hold them hostage until they paid the bill. The total amount extorted from the victims is estimated to be around Rs 4500.

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Delhi man defrauds 700 women on Bumble and Snapchat posing as US model on India trip
1 week ago

Delhi man defrauds 700 women on Bumble and Snapchat posing as US model on India trip

Live Mint  

In a shocking case of online deception, Tushar Singh Bisht, a 23-year-old recruiter from Noida, was arrested in East Delhi for allegedly defrauding more than 700 women by posing as a US-based model on popular dating apps, including WhatsApp, Bumble and Snapchat. Tushar Singh's arrest comes after a detailed investigation by the Cyber Police Station of West Delhi, which uncovered …

Delhi man cons 700 woman on dating apps using pics of Brazilian model
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1 week ago

Delhi man cons 700 woman on dating apps using pics of Brazilian model

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Police has arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly scammed over 700 women after befriending them on dating applications by posing as a US-based model, officials said on Saturday. Delhi man cons 700 woman on dating apps using pics of Brazilian model The cyber police station of West district arrested Tushar Bisht on charges of exploiting online platforms …

Man falls prey to online dating scam in Ghaziabad, forced to shell out ₹34,000 cafe bill
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Man falls prey to online dating scam in Ghaziabad, forced to shell out ₹34,000 cafe bill

Live Mint  

Nowadays, people go online to manage their ordinary daily tasks, from mundane activities to social arrangements. Recently, a youth from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad fell victim to a dating scam after meeting a woman on an online matrimonial platform. According to a News18 report, the woman invited the young man to a well-known cafe, and he was tricked into paying an …

Man extorted of ₹38K at Ghazibad cafe in online dating scam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man extorted of ₹38K at Ghazibad cafe in online dating scam

Hindustan Times  

A 22-year-old student from a private university in Greater Noida was allegedly lured into a café in Ghaziabad’s Raj Nagar District Centre, where he was wrongfully confined and extorted ₹38,000 over snacks, Ghaziabad police said. The Kavi Nagar police registered an FIR and arrested the cafe owner, Rahul Verma, suspecting a scam targeting unsuspecting individuals through online dating platforms, they …

Eight Arrested for Looting Using Dating App in Odisha's Rourkela
2 months, 1 week ago

Eight Arrested for Looting Using Dating App in Odisha's Rourkela

New Indian Express  

Eight members of a gang have been arrested for looting people using a dating app in Odisha's Rourkela. The gang lured potential victims through a dating app and met them at isolated places where they threatened them with weapons and robbed them of their personal belongings. The accused also took the victims' online banking details to transfer money.

12 men fall prey to Mumbai dating scam, one pays over ₹61,000: 'Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

12 men fall prey to Mumbai dating scam, one pays over ₹61,000: 'Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble'

Hindustan Times  

Dating apps are a convenient way to meet new people with similar interests, opening up the potential gateway to finding a romantic partner. Lawyer and activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj recently shared about one such scam that has already claimed 12 victims. The bill that one man covered who was affected by the Mumbai dating scam. “MUMBAI DATING SCAM EXPOSE. What …

Dating scam: Mumbai man forced to pay Rs 61,000 on fraud date, 11 others also fall prey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dating scam: Mumbai man forced to pay Rs 61,000 on fraud date, 11 others also fall prey

India TV News  

Dating apps offer a convenient way to connect with people who share similar interests, potentially leading to romantic relationships. She also posted follow-up updates discussing the scam further and naming the club where it is taking place. People don’t make you a fool, you already are a fool, and people just take advantage of that.” A second user commented, “My …

3 men trapped by same woman: Journalist on modus operandi of dating app scams
4 months, 2 weeks ago

3 men trapped by same woman: Journalist on modus operandi of dating app scams

India Today  

The trend of dating app 'scams' where gullible men are coerced into paying large restaurant bills is on the rise. Recently, a journalist in Mumbai exposed the modus operandi of the scamsters and revealed how an Andheri cafe, The Godfather Club, was part of the scheme. According to Deepika Bhardwaj, the scam begins on popular dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, …

Man robs over 20 women under pretext of marriage in Maharashtra, arrested
5 months, 1 week ago

Man robs over 20 women under pretext of marriage in Maharashtra, arrested

Hindustan Times  

The Palghar Police in Maharashtra arrested a man who allegedly duped multiple women by luring them into marriage and robbing them of their valuables. According to the police, the man, identified as Firoz Niyazi Sheikh, has robbed more than 20 women of their money and jewellery. Man robs 20 women under pretext of marriage in Maharashtra, arrested The incident came …

Hyderabad Online Dating App Scam: Police Arrest Seven Persons
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad Online Dating App Scam: Police Arrest Seven Persons

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Madhapur Police have arrested seven individuals involved in a recent online dating scam which came to light after a man was trapped and forced to pay Rs 40,505 in a pub located in Gachibowli on June 6. The investigation revealed that they allegedly lured innocent customers via an online dating app, inviting them to Mosh Pub in Madhapur, …

Delhi journalist trapped in dating scam, lost more than Rs 15,000
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi journalist trapped in dating scam, lost more than Rs 15,000

India TV News  

Scammers and cyber fraud are upscaling with every passing time, and recently, a news surfaced where a Delhi-based journalist met a woman via Bumble dating app. The journalist spoke about the incident on the social media platform where Archit Gupta shared the details, describing it as "not just a fraud but emotional harassment". Gupta recounted his attempts to seek assistance …

Bengaluru man's search for love on dating app turns costly, loses Rs 2.5 lakh to online scammer
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru man's search for love on dating app turns costly, loses Rs 2.5 lakh to online scammer

India Today  

In a story that warns about the dangers of the internet, a 30-year-old tech enthusiast living in Bengaluru found himself in a troubling situation due to a popular dating app. As per the report by New Indian Express, the tech-savvy guy was drawn in by the exciting things he heard about the dating app. Nikita threatened to share the embarrassing …

Fake Profiles, Naked Videos Shot on Dates: Sextortion Racket Running On Gay Dating App Busted in UP
1 year, 5 months ago

Fake Profiles, Naked Videos Shot on Dates: Sextortion Racket Running On Gay Dating App Busted in UP

News 18  

With the arrest of six men, the Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a ”sextortion” racket being run through a gay dating app in Kanpur, officials said. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Lakhan Singh Yadav said the accused created fake profiles on the gay dating app ’Blued’. Talking to PTI over the phone, Yadav said one of …

Four held for extortion by luring victim using gay dating app in Coimbatore
1 year, 6 months ago

Four held for extortion by luring victim using gay dating app in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

The Saravanampatti police in Coimbatore have arrested four persons, all hailing from Kerala, who extorted the gold chain and cash of a youth on the pretext of inviting him for a date through a gay dating app. According to the police, the complainant, who works as site engineer with a construction company in the city, got acquainted with Surya through …

Online dating site scam: Lending money to your online lover? BEWARE!
1 year, 11 months ago

Online dating site scam: Lending money to your online lover? BEWARE!

India TV News  

Online dating and romance scam victim numbers have been rising in India over time. Furthermore, two-thirds of Indian adults have been victims of an online dating or romance scam, a new report stated. As per the report by Norton, a cyber-security company, around 76 per cent of adults in India who have used a dating site or application have said …

When Online Love Goes Wrong: As Aaftab's 'Bumble Case' Scares, How to Stay Safe on Dating Apps
2 years, 1 month ago

When Online Love Goes Wrong: As Aaftab's 'Bumble Case' Scares, How to Stay Safe on Dating Apps

News 18  

Dating application Bumble said it was “devastated” to learn of the murder of Shraddha Walkar, allegedly by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala. The safety and wellbeing of our members is our top priority and we have a dedicated global team serving their needs.” According to reports, police wanted to contact Bumble in order to learn more about Poonawala’s profile on …

Three arrested from Jharkhand for swindling over ₹8 lakh from a woman in Chennai
2 years, 2 months ago

Three arrested from Jharkhand for swindling over ₹8 lakh from a woman in Chennai

The Hindu  

The police have arrested a gang of three men from Jamtara in Jharkhand on charges of swindling money from a woman by running a fake website. WhatsApp link However, after sometime, a person claiming to be executive of the courier called her and sent a link through WhatsApp message and asked her to furnish details in the given link. After …

Ghaziabad: Woman Who ‘Cooked Up’ Gang-rape Story Over Property Dispute Arrested
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghaziabad: Woman Who ‘Cooked Up’ Gang-rape Story Over Property Dispute Arrested

News 18  

A 36-year-old woman, who had allegedly concocted a gang-rape story in order to grab property, was arrested on Saturday, a day after police booked her and three of her aides on charges of cheating and forgery. Ghaziabad Police, however, dismissed as “false” the woman’s allegation of gang rape, saying that her claims that she was brutalised by five men were …

Man arrested for running fake account in the name of noted gynaecologist in Bengaluru
2 years, 2 months ago

Man arrested for running fake account in the name of noted gynaecologist in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Cyber Crime Police arrested a person, identified as Jagadeesh, for allegedly opening and running a fake Facebook account in the name of noted gynaecologist Dr. Padmini Prasad and harassing women who approached the person with their personal problems, thinking the profile was indeed that of Dr. Prasad. Dr. Prasad had recently lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police alleging …

Dating site scam victim fleeced out of €1.7 million; Eight family members arrested
3 years, 1 month ago

Dating site scam victim fleeced out of €1.7 million; Eight family members arrested

NL Times  

The police arrested a total of eight Utrecht people suspected of involvement in a major fraud case. According to the police, this family scammed a man out of 1.7 million euros after luring him into the family with a 17-year-old girl. He met the girl on a dating site and was promised he could marry her, the police said on …

Engineer loses ₹37.3 lakh in dating app fraud
3 years, 5 months ago

Engineer loses ₹37.3 lakh in dating app fraud

The Hindu  

A 45-year-old software engineer became the latest victim of cybercrime in the city and lost ₹37.3 lakh after he was promised premium membership on a dating app. He soon realised he had been duped, and when his friends started pestering him to repay the money, the victim approached the East division cybercrime police and filed a complaint. Fraudulent ‘friend’ In …

Porn, Flirt, then Blackmail: This is How Mewat Gangs Are Extorting Crores from Wealthy Men
3 years, 5 months ago

Porn, Flirt, then Blackmail: This is How Mewat Gangs Are Extorting Crores from Wealthy Men

News 18  

Notorious for their criminal craft of ‘tatlu bazzi’ in the past, the gangs of Mewat have resurfaced as cyber criminals, who are extorting money from men by blackmailing them with their private videos. Two decades back, the gangs were known for ‘tatlu bazzi, where they sold fake gold bricks as antique items discovered during excavations. Now, they are running a …

Beware! Your 'friend' from dating app may take all your money away
3 years, 11 months ago

Beware! Your 'friend' from dating app may take all your money away

India Today  

Of late, mobile dating applications have become popular among people looking for a suitable match online. In the latest, the INTERPOL has now issued a 'Purple Notice' to its 194 member countries, outlining a specific modus operandi used on these dating applications to trick people. The threat through these dating applications involves taking advantage of people's vulnerabilities as they look …

Woman duped of Rs 7 lakh through dating app, 5 of gang held
4 years ago

Woman duped of Rs 7 lakh through dating app, 5 of gang held

India TV News  

Police has arrested five members of a gang led by a Nigerian who duped a woman of Rs seven lakh after befriended her on a dating app by posing as a US citizen, a senior police officer said on Friday. After around 10 months, the woman received calls from 'Dr Giri' that he had landed in Mumbai but was stuck …

Delhi Police Busts Online Sex Racket, 6 Arrested from Mewat
4 years ago

Delhi Police Busts Online Sex Racket, 6 Arrested from Mewat

News 18  

Delhi Police arrested six accused from Mewat district, Haryana for allegedly running an online sex racket on Tuesday. The accused used to befriend victims on social media, primarily males, and would pretend to be female. Meanwhile, during the video call, the accused would switch on a porn video on another device, creating an impression that he or she is acting …

65-year-old Mumbai man enrolls on dating site, loses ₹ 73.5 lakh to fake call centre
5 years ago

65-year-old Mumbai man enrolls on dating site, loses ₹ 73.5 lakh to fake call centre

India TV News  

An elderly man lost over 70 lakh rupees in a bid to get himself registered on a dating site. The incident was reported from Mumbai, where the 65-year-old man was cheated for Rs 73.5 lakh after he was offered membership of a dating site. Three persons, including a woman and a transgender, have been arrested by the Kharghar police team …

Melbourne teenage girls use dating app to meet with men before allegedly robbing them at knifepoint
5 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne teenage girls use dating app to meet with men before allegedly robbing them at knifepoint

Daily Mail  

The girls were arrested after their alleged month-long scam in Melbourne's north They allegedly pulled out a knife and stole $100 and bank cards from one victim The 17-year-old girls met up with the men after chatting on dating app Skout Two teenage girls have been charged after allegedly using dating apps to meet up with men before robbing them …

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