Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 32 Lakh in WhatsApp Dating Scam
Imagine someone online contacts you saying they have a special service to introduce you to fancy people for dates.
First, they ask for a small fee to sign up.
Then, they show you pictures and you pick someone to talk to on WhatsApp, and they promise a meeting.
But just before you're supposed to meet, they say you need to pay more money for things like 'coordination' or 'membership.'
They keep asking for more and more money, and even when you've paid a lot, like over 32 lakh rupees, they still ask for more.
When you finally say no, they might even threaten you.
Sadly, the person never gets to meet anyone, and all the money is gone.
Police are investigating this scam.
A 63-year-old man in Bengaluru lost over Rs 32 lakh in a WhatsApp dating scam.
Scammers posed as representatives of an exclusive dating service, promising introductions to 'high-society women'.
The scam involved a series of payments, starting with a small registration fee and escalating to various charges like processing and coordination fees.
The victim transferred approximately Rs 32.2 lakh over several weeks, believing he was arranging meetings.
The victim realized it was a scam after being threatened when he hesitated to make further payments, leading him to file a police complaint.
- Who
- A 63-year-old man from Horamavu, Bengaluru
- What
- Duped of over Rs 32 lakh in a WhatsApp-based dating scam after being lured with promises of meetings with 'high-society women'.
- When
- The scam occurred between September 5 and October 18, with the complaint filed on October 23.
- Where
- Horamavu, Bengaluru
- Why
- The victim was deceived by fraudsters who posed as representatives of an exclusive dating service and continuously demanded various fees under false pretenses.
Victim
Scammers
Dating Service Offer
Victim
The victim was contacted by individuals claiming to represent an exclusive dating service offering introductions to elite women.
Scammers
Scammers created a fake dating service, luring the victim with promises of meetings with 'high-society women'.
Payment Demands
Victim
The victim paid various charges including registration fees, processing fees, coordination expenses, membership upgrades, and service costs, believing he was about to meet someone.
Scammers
Scammers continuously demanded various charges, including processing fees, coordination expenses, membership upgrades, and service costs, to finalize arrangements that never occurred.
Threats and Realization
Victim
When the victim hesitated to make further payments, he was threatened, leading him to realize he was being scammed.
Scammers
Scammers resorted to threats when the victim became hesitant to pay more, indicating their intent to extort money.
- Victim's Age
- 63-Year-Old
- Location
- Horamavu, Bengaluru
- Scam Type
- WhatsApp-based dating scam
- Loss Amount
- Over Rs 32 lakh (approximately Rs 32.2 lakh)
- Duration of Scam
- September 5 to October 18
- Date of Complaint
- October 23
- Charges Filed
- Information Technology Act and Section 318 (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
