The NRI match asks for money to come to India for the wedding. Is it a scam?
Yes. A person who really has a good job abroad does not need your money for a ticket, a visa fee, a "clearance" or customs duty. The request to send money before the person has even set foot in India is the moment the matrimonial scam shows itself.
The story often starts small – "my card is blocked, can you send a little for the ticket, I will return it on arrival" – and grows: a fine at the airport, a parcel of gifts held at customs, a hospital bill on the way. Each payment is followed by a new problem.
What to do
- Do not send anything, not even a small amount, and do not pay any "agent" or "courier".
- Ask the person to arrange the trip themselves; a genuine match will.
- Reverse image search the photos and check the number and email ID.
- Talk to your family before deciding – scammers often ask you to keep the money request secret.
- If you already paid, call your bank and 1930 immediately and report it on cybercrime.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
- They sent a photo of the ticket and the parcel receipt. Does that prove it?
- No. Fake tickets and courier receipts are easy to make and are part of the script.
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