In short
A fraudster creates a false identity on a matrimonial platform and builds a relationship The objective is typically to convert relationship trust into investment or crypto losses.
What it is
After gaining trust, the person introduces investment or cryptocurrency opportunities. The victim is then pushed to move conversations off-platform and transfer money/invest through the recommended service.
How it starts
A fraudster creates a false identity on a matrimonial platform and builds a relationship.
What they tell you
After gaining trust, the person introduces investment or cryptocurrency opportunities
What they want you to do
Move conversations off-platform and transfer money/invest through the recommended service
How you lose money
convert relationship trust into investment or crypto losses
What happens next
After the first successful step, the fraudster may demand more money/information, deepen account or device access, or disappear.
Warning signs
romance | trust | social proof | greed | isolation | fake profile | social engineering | investment funnel
Where this is documented
India — officially documented by an Indian authority/regulator
How to avoid it
Verify the person's identity independently, resist secrecy/urgency, and do not send money or invest solely on the basis of an online relationship.
If it already happened
Contact the bank/payment provider immediately if money moved; report financial cyber fraud promptly via 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in; preserve messages, transaction IDs, phone numbers and URLs.