Hyderabad: VC Sajjanar warns of rising matrimonial fraud scams

Hyderabad: With matrimonial fraud cases on the rise, VC Sajjanar, Senior IPS Officer and Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), has warned prospective brides and grooms to avoid being cheated of their money.

Highlighting the tactics of the fraudsters, Sajjanar advised the people to be careful while dealing with the young men and women who they met on matrimonial websites. He also appealed to them to not delay in reporting such fraudsters.

Taking to X, VC Sajjanar, “Fraudsters are creating fake profiles with photos of beautiful young men and women on matrimony websites. They will make false promises under the guise of marriage and then make nude video calls to the prospective bride or groom. Subsequently, they blackmail with nude videos and demand money from them. Fraud related to matrimony websites are increasing lately. Victims are reluctant to file complaints due to the fear of losing their reputation when nude videos come to light. One must be cautious when interacting with young men and women who they met on matrimonial websites. Know that it is a suspicious call if you are asked to make video calls or send nude photos. If you fall victim to fraud, do not delay in reporting it by calling 1930.”

Recently, a 45-year-old man in Hyderabad, who was looking for a suitable alliance, was cheated of Rs.4.9 lakh on a matrimony site. An unidentified woman, claiming to be a doctor and a divorcee from overseas, contacted him and indicated that she is interested in getting to know him further as a potential marriage partner.

According to police, they both started making phone calls and exchanging messages. The woman promised to marry him once she returns to India. She also narrated fake stories about herself and convinced him to transfer the amount into her bank account on various pretexts. The victim realized that he was cheated when there was no response from her to his calls.