Cyber Crime
Love Scam: How Two Nigerian Scammers Cheated Over 700 Women Looking For Partner Online
NEW DELHI: Two Nigerian nationals were arrested by Delhi Police on Tuesday for allegedly creating fake profiles of NRI citizens on matrimonial websites to scam women out of lakhs of rupees. The accused have been identified as Chife Monday, aged 27, and Igwemma James, aged 33.
According to the police, the two men confessed to duping over 700 women in the last four years. The scam involved convincing women to send money in exchange for expensive gifts that were promised to be delivered by the accused.
The police stated that the duo had been operating the scam for a considerable time, with their activities coming to light after several complaints were filed by the victims. The police conducted a thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of the two accused.
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The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and further investigation is underway to uncover the extent of their operation.
This incident serves as a warning to individuals using matrimonial websites to exercise caution and thoroughly verify the authenticity of profiles before engaging with any potential matches.
The love gifting scam is a type of online fraud that preys on vulnerable individuals who are looking for love or companionship through online dating sites or social media platforms. In this scam, fraudsters create fake profiles, often posing as wealthy or successful individuals to gain the trust of their victims.
What Is Love Gifting Scam
Once they have established a relationship with their victims, the fraudsters begin to request money from them under the pretext of buying expensive gifts or traveling to meet them in person. The victims are often told that these gifts are a symbol of the fraudster’s love and commitment, and are expected to reciprocate by sending money in return.
The scam is called a “love gifting” scam because the fraudsters use the guise of romance to deceive their victims into sending them money. Unfortunately, many victims fall prey to this type of fraud and end up losing significant sums of money before realizing they have been scammed.
To avoid falling victim to a love gifting scam, it is important to be cautious when communicating with strangers online, particularly if they ask for money or financial information. It is also important to research any potential love interests and to be wary of anyone who asks for money before meeting in person.
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