In short
A false profile or identity is used on a matrimonial platform to deceive a prospective partner The objective is typically to exploit relationship trust for financial or identity fraud.
What it is
The fraudster builds trust around marriage/relationship intentions before seeking money, data or another benefit. The victim is then pushed to move off-platform, share documents or transfer/invest money.
How it starts
A false profile or identity is used on a matrimonial platform to deceive a prospective partner.
What they tell you
The fraudster builds trust around marriage/relationship intentions before seeking money, data or another benefit
What they want you to do
Move off-platform, share documents or transfer/invest money
How you lose money
exploit relationship trust for financial or identity fraud
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 | family pressure | urgency | fake profile | identity impersonation
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.