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Dating app match turns cyber trap, Mumbai man loses Rs 22 lakh

The victim approached the cybercrime helpline and later filed a formal complaint. Police are now tracking the bank accounts, IP addresses and digital footprint linked to the scam

Updated 2 months ago

Officials said efforts are on to identify the accused and recover the defrauded amount. Representational Pic/File

Bandra dating app meet turns into robbery and assault case

Man lured through dating app, assaulted, robbed and forced to transfer Rs 18,000 on the dating app “Walla”; two held

Updated 3 months ago

Officials said efforts are on to identify the accused and recover the defrauded amount. Representational Pic/File

Delhi Police arrest man for duping 500 women in Rs 2 crore dating app scam

Updated 3 months ago

The accused also allegedly blackmailed victims by threatening to circulate their private photos and videos online. Representational pic

Mumbai fashion stylist faces harassment after fake dating profile emerges

Updated 7 months ago

The woman has since been receiving calls and messages from potential matches. REPRESENTATION PIC/ISTOCK

22 arrested after mid-day exposes resurgence of the dating app scam

Updated 1 year ago

The arrested accused in the custody of the MHB Colony police on Monday. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Mumbai: Tinder date at Borivli club ends in Rs 14K fraud

Updated 1 year ago

Victim matched with accused, Disha Sharma, on April 11. Pic/Istock

Maharashtra Cyber warns of dating app scams; awareness campaign with Ameesha

Updated 1 year ago

Ameesha Patel dressed as a police officer in the viral video. Pic/X/@MahaCyber1

Dating app scam is back on the scene in Mumbai!

Updated 1 year ago

Lured under the pretence of a date, they were taken to the lounge where they were hit with inflated bills. Representation pic/istock

Mumbai: Another victim falls prey to honey, money and blackmail gang

Updated 1 year ago

Victim was a 19-year-old student, Panvel resident. Representational images. Pic/iStock