Redditor claims Tinder date in Delhi ended with a shocking Rs 50,000 café bill.
Viral post reveals pattern: similar scams reported in Kolkata, with legal action taken.
Users warn shady cafes near metro stations may run scams tied to fake dating profiles.
Online dating scams are becoming increasingly common, concerning people of all ages and cities. There have been several cases of false identity or narrative on dating sites, resulting in unexpected and often costly situations. Recently, a Reddit user claims his Tinder date turned into a costly nightmare when he was forced to pay a cafe bill of more than Rs 50,000.
SurveyThe post that reads, “TINDER SCAM, [PSA] Got scammed on a Tinder date – beware of cafes running scams in Karkardooma (Delhi),” quickly went viral with over 3,500 upvotes and 1,400+ comments, sparking a larger conversation around dating app safety.
According to the user, he matched with someone on Tinder and agreed to meet at a cafe in Karkardooma, located on the second floor of Chawla’s building near a metro station. Initially, everything felt normal. However, once seated, the staff allegedly encouraged him to order expensive items only. They didn’t even show him a proper menu, and kept pushing for more.
By the end of the evening, he was handed a shocking bill exceeding Rs 50,000 for food and drinks. To back his claim, the Redditor even shared a photo of the receipt, calling the incident a well-planned scam.
This is not the only case. The viral post encouraged others to share similar experiences. One commenter recounted a case in Kolkata, where a student was charged Rs 35,000 for items he never ordered. The matter reached the consumer court, which ruled in his favour, awarding him Rs 75,000 compensation while fining the restaurant Rs 1.5 lakh.
With dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge seeing growing adoption in India, scammers are exploiting the users. Many Redditors warned that shady cafes near metro stations may be involved with fake dating profiles to lure people and charge them with inflated bills.
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Himani Jha is a tech news writer at Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring the vibrant culinary scene, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love for fine literature and timeless music. View Full Profile
