romance scams

Matrimonial and dating platforms are fast becoming the new front line for financially devastating social‑engineering crimes: the Ministry of Home Affairs’ cyber‑unit has formally warned that fraudsters are using stolen photos, polished fake profiles and emotional grooming to push victims into...

Matrimonial and dating apps are fast becoming a lucrative hunting ground for organised fraudsters who build emotional trust and then convert affection into cash — often through cryptocurrency or fake investment schemes — a trend recently flagged by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and visible...