Categories: Trending now

Night clubs under scanner for scams that start on dating apps Tinder, Bumble, Happn and others

A dating app scam targeting men in Mumbai has come to light, leaving victims with bills ranging from ₹23,000 to ₹61,000. The scheme, as shared by X user Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, involves women using popular dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Happn, and QuackQuack to lure unsuspecting men into expensive nightclubs.
The scam’s modus operandi begins with women quickly matching with men on dating apps and suggesting immediate meetups at specific venues.Once there, the women order costly items, often not listed on the menu, before abruptly leaving under various pretexts. The men are then left to foot exorbitant bills, with some reporting threats from club staff when they object.

Bhardwaj claims the scam is widespread, with at least 10 men falling victim daily at a single club. The women involved allegedly receive 15-20% of the bill as commission, suggesting an organised operation possibly involving nightclub management.
Despite numerous cyber complaints filed by victims, the scam continues unabated across multiple venues in Mumbai. The Godfather Club in Andheri West has been identified as a prominent location for these fraudulent activities, though other establishments are also implicated.
Many victims have hesitated to report incidents to authorities, fearing personal exposure.
Similar incidents have been reported across major Indian cities, including Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. In June, a man in Delhi fell victim to a similar scam, resulting in a staggering ₹1.2 lakh bill.
Mumbai Police have stated that senior officials at the relevant police station have been informed and an investigation is underway. Authorities suspect a broader network of nightclubs employing PR personnel to hire women for baiting men on dating apps.
As investigations continue, dating app users are advised to exercise caution when meeting matches, especially at unfamiliar or high-end establishments.

AD
News Today

Recent Posts

Kareena Kapoor’s Next Untitled Film With Meghna Gulzar Gets Prithviraj Sukumaran On Board

Kareena Kapoor is working with Raazi director Meghna Gulzar for her next film. The project,…

2 weeks ago

Purdue basketball freshman Daniel Jacobsen injured vs Northern Kentucky

2024-11-09 15:00:03 WEST LAFAYETTE -- Daniel Jacobsen's second game in Purdue basketball's starting lineup lasted…

2 weeks ago

Rashida Jones honors dad Quincy Jones with heartfelt tribute: ‘He was love’

2024-11-09 14:50:03 Rashida Jones is remembering her late father, famed music producer Quincy Jones, in…

2 weeks ago

Nosferatu Screening at Apollo Theatre Shows Student Interest in Experimental Cinema – The Oberlin Review

2024-11-09 14:40:03 A silent German expressionist film about vampires accompanied by Radiohead’s music — what…

2 weeks ago

What Are Adaptogens? Find Out How These 3 Herbs May Help You Tackle Stress Head-On

Let's face it - life can be downright stressful! With everything moving at breakneck speed,…

2 weeks ago

The new Mac Mini takes a small step towards upgradeable storage

Apple’s redesigned Mac Mini M4 has ditched the previous M2 machine’s SSD that was soldered…

2 weeks ago