Not a Bride Behind the Veil—It Could Be a Cyber Fraudster; Love & Marriage Scams Can Empty Your Bank Account
Online matrimony apps are increasingly becoming tools for cyber fraud. Posing as fake Army officers, NRIs or high-salary professionals, cyber scammers first gain trust emotionally and then trap victims into transferring money. Cyber Dost has issued a warning: Every shining profile is not real. Behind the bridal veil could be a cyber scammer.
By: Kumar Saket
Published On: Dec 07, 2025, 12:26 PM
How the Matrimony Scam Works
Online Matrimony Scam: Searching for love on matrimony apps is turning out to be expensive for many users. Cyber criminals create fake profiles on these platforms and target people looking for genuine relationships. These scammers often claim to be Army officers, NRIs or highly paid professionals. Their strategy is simple—fake love, emotional manipulation, and finally monetary requests.
According to Cyber Dost, this is a well-planned operation.
Step-by-step method used by scammers
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They create attractive profiles using stolen or morphed photos of real Army officers, doctors or foreign professionals.
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They typically claim to be posted in Jammu & Kashmir, settled in London, or urgently needing marriage.
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They build emotional connections quickly with frequent messages—Good Morning, Good Night, video & voice calls, compliments such as you are special, I can do anything for you.
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Within weeks, the topic shifts to marriage.
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Then comes the trap: fake emergencies like parcel stuck at customs, need money to get leave from Army camp, investment in cryptocurrency will give double return, etc.
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Once the money is transferred, the profile disappears.
How to Protect Yourself
Important safety rules
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Never trust photos blindly—use Reverse Image Search (Google Lens / TinEye).
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Never share personal or financial details too quickly.
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If someone urgently asks for money or offers quick high returns—be alert.
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Real Army officers or NRIs do not pressure for immediate marriage or demand money.
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Always ask for a video call—scammers usually avoid it.
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Remember: Too-good-to-be-true profiles are usually scams.
What To Do If You Have Been Scammed?
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Register an FIR at the nearest police station.
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File a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.
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Call the National Cyber Crime Helpline – 1930.
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Save all proof: transaction details, chat screenshots, profile ID, UPI ID, phone numbers, etc.
The sooner you report, the higher the chance of stopping the transaction and recovering the money. Your complaint may save many future victims.
Final Advice
Looking for love is not wrong, but safety must come first.
Next time a matrimony profile looks perfect, pause and think:
👉 Is it truly a perfect match—or a perfect scam?
