In the age of online dating, swiping right might land you more than heartbreak — it could empty your wallet. A new scam is spreading in urban India, where restaurants collaborate with women posing as “friendly dates” on Tinder. Their job? Bring unsuspecting men, run up fat bills, and disappear with a neat commission. If you’re a guy swiping for love, here’s what you need to watch out for.
1. The Setup: Tinder Turns into a Trap
Attractive college girls are hired to create fake or semi-real profiles on dating apps. They initiate chats, show unusual enthusiasm for meeting quickly, and suggest one specific restaurant. That’s the first red flag: when your date insists on the venue.
2. The business Model: Commission on Your Misery
Restaurants pay these women 20% of the total bill. The more you spend, the fatter their cut. So, expect recommendations for cocktails, imported liquor, starters, mains, and desserts — even if she barely eats.
3. The Pressure Tactic: “You Pay, or Else”
Once the food and drinks arrive, the girl conveniently acts like paying is entirely your job. Some even escalate to emotional blackmail or subtle threats of “scene bana dungi” if you refuse. By this point, you’re cornered.
4. The Vanishing Act
After you cough up thousands, she leaves with a sweet smile — sometimes under the excuse of an “early morning” or “friend waiting.” You never hear from her again. Your money? Already split between the restaurant and her commission.
5. Repeat Till Rich
The same girl then resets her Tinder, targets the next unsuspecting man, and the cycle continues. For the restaurant, it’s a gold mine. For you, it’s a bill-shock story you’ll never want to tell your friends.
🚨 Warning for Men: Don’t Swipe Blindly, Don’t Pay Blindly
If she insists on one particular restaurant, think twice.
Split bills; genuine people won’t mind.
Don’t fall for forced ordering — order what you can afford.
And most importantly, trust your gut. If it feels like a setup, it probably is.
👉 Bottomline: What looks like a date night could actually be a scripted scam night. Protect your wallet before you protect your heart.
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