Bengaluru Dating App Scam: Men Allegedly Duped Through Fake Cab Payment Requests - Check Out Viral Post
A new dating-app scam warning is making the rounds online, with a social media post alleging that men in Bengaluru are being tricked into paying fake cab fares after matching with women on platforms such as Tinder and Bumble. The warning was shared on X by user @GharKeKalesh and describes a scheme that allegedly starts like a normal dating-app interaction but ends with the victim transferring…
A new scam warning is circulating online about men in Bengaluru falling victim to fake cab payment requests through dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, according to a social media post shared on X by @GharKeKalesh. The alleged scheme begins when a match agrees to meet, and before the date, the woman asks the man to pay for her cab fare.
To make the request seem more legitimate, the woman may claim she is uncomfortable sharing payment details and requests the man to transfer the money directly to the driver before the ride. The scam reportedly involves scammers creating or altering booking information to make the payment request appear authentic, and once the money is transferred, the supposed match blocks the victim and cuts off communication.
Several users reacted to the warning, with some urging caution and others mocking those who fall for such schemes, highlighting the importance of verifying payments and meeting in person before transferring money.
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