Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Tinder Fraudster Allegedly Dupes Hyderabad Man of ₹3.35 Crore
A man met someone through the Tinder dating app.
The person claimed to be a foreigner and became friendly with him on WhatsApp.
She then told him about an online investment opportunity.
The app appeared to show that he was making money.
Believing this, he sent larger and larger amounts over 55 days.
Altogether, he sent ₹3.35 crore.
When he tried to take the money back, the fraudsters demanded another payment.
Officials said this was a scam and warned people not to trust investment advice from strangers online.
They advised suspected victims to report quickly by calling 1930 or using the national cybercrime website.
A Hyderabad Tinder user allegedly lost ₹3.35 crore in a fake investment scheme.
The fraudster posed as a foreign national and built an emotional relationship with the victim on WhatsApp.
She promoted a purported Meta-related advertising programme through an application link.
The victim invested increasing amounts over 55 days after being shown apparent profits.
Telangana officials advised dating-app users to avoid unknown links and report suspected fraud to 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
- Who
- A Hyderabad Tinder user, an alleged fraudster posing as a foreign national, and the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau.
- What
- The user allegedly lost ₹3.35 crore after being lured into a fake investment scheme through an online relationship.
- When
- The investments were made over 55 days; the exact dates were not stated.
- Where
- The fraud began through Tinder and WhatsApp, and the warning was issued in Telangana, India.
- Why
- The fraudster allegedly gained the victim’s trust, displayed apparent profits, and then demanded further payment when he tried to withdraw funds.
Cybersecurity Authorities’ Warning
Fraudster’s Alleged Claims
Investment opportunity
Cybersecurity Authorities’ Warning
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau described the opportunity as part of a fake investment scheme and warned against investing based on online acquaintances.
Fraudster’s Alleged Claims
The alleged fraudster presented the opportunity as a profitable Meta-related advertising programme.
Displayed profits
Cybersecurity Authorities’ Warning
Officials said fraudsters can use artificial profit displays and fabricated success stories to trap victims.
Fraudster’s Alleged Claims
The victim was shown apparent profits, which allegedly encouraged him to invest larger sums.
Withdrawal demand
Cybersecurity Authorities’ Warning
The demand for additional money based on a low credit score was identified as exposing the fraud.
Fraudster’s Alleged Claims
The fraudsters allegedly claimed extra payment was needed before the victim could withdraw his funds.
- Reported loss
- ₹3.35 crore
- Initial platform
- Tinder
- Messaging platform
- Investment period
- 55 days
- Claimed opportunity
- A Meta-related advertising programme
- Warning agency
- Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB)
- Emergency reporting number
- 1930
- Reporting portal
- National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal