Romance Scam
Matrimonial emotional bonding
Scammers exploit emotional connections formed on matrimonial or dating platforms.
💔 What is this scam?
Fake profiles are created on matrimonial or dating apps to build emotional trust and extract money.
🧠 How the scam works
- Rapid emotional bonding
- Daily messages and calls
- Sudden crisis (medical, travel, business loss)
- Emotional pressure to send money
❗ Why it works
- Emotional attachment clouds judgment
- Victims feel responsible or guilty
🔴 Common red flags
- Avoids video calls
- Stories keep changing
✅ What you should do
- Stop sending money immediately
- Preserve chat and payment evidence
- Report the profile on the platform
Red Flags to Watch For
- ⚠Fast-moving relationship
- ⚠Urgent money requests
- ⚠Refusal to video call or meet in person
- ⚠Inconsistent stories
- ⚠Pressure to move communication off the platform
How to Protect Yourself
- ✓Take time to know someone before sharing personal details
- ✓Be cautious of urgent financial requests
- ✓Verify identity through video calls
- ✓Never send money to someone you haven't met
- ✓Research their photos and stories online