Gurugram: A woman looking for a life partner allegedly became the victim of a cyber fraud after being contacted by a man through a matrimonial app. The man initially gained her trust through regular conversations and claimed to be interested in marriage. He later allegedly obtained her credit card details and used them to withdraw ₹2.31 lakh without her permission. The woman realised she had been cheated after receiving transaction alerts from her bank. Following her complaint, the Cyber South police registered a case and launched an investigation.
The woman, a resident of Badshahpur, told police that she had created a profile on a matrimonial app while looking for a suitable partner. A few days later, an unidentified man contacted her through the platform. He allegedly presented himself as a trustworthy person and expressed interest in marrying her. The two initially exchanged normal messages, but the accused gradually increased communication and allegedly developed a close rapport with the woman.
According to police, after gaining her confidence, the accused asked the woman for information related to her credit card. He allegedly obtained the card details on the pretext of a personal or financial requirement. At the time, the woman reportedly did not suspect his intentions and shared the information. The accused then allegedly used the credit card details to carry out transactions amounting to ₹2.31 lakh.
After the transactions were made, the woman began receiving alerts from her bank on her mobile phone. When she checked the transaction details and credit card account, she discovered that a substantial amount had been withdrawn without her knowledge or authorisation. She reportedly tried to contact the man who had approached her through the matrimonial app, but by then she realised that she had allegedly been deceived.
The woman subsequently approached the Cyber South police and lodged a complaint. Police have registered a case against the unidentified accused. Investigators are examining the mobile number allegedly used by the suspect, his profile on the matrimonial app, digital records of their conversations and details of the transactions carried out using the woman’s credit card.
Investigators are also tracing the movement of the ₹2.31 lakh to determine where the money was spent or transferred. The bank transaction trail is being examined along with the mobile number and other digital evidence to establish the identity of the accused. Police suspect that the man may have used a false identity to establish contact with the woman and gain her confidence before obtaining sensitive financial information.
Cybercrime cases involving matrimonial platforms often rely on emotional manipulation and trust-building. Fraudsters may initially present themselves as prospective partners, maintain regular communication and gradually seek access to personal or financial information. Once sensitive details are obtained, they can allegedly be used for unauthorised transactions or other fraudulent activities.
Police are continuing their investigation into the case and are examining the available digital and financial evidence to identify the suspect. Investigators are also checking whether the accused may have used the same identity, mobile number or method to approach other potential victims. Further legal action, including arrest, will follow once the suspect is identified and sufficient evidence is gathered.
