A man from Mumbai fell prey to a scam, losing Rs 61,000 after his date which went wrong at The Godfather Club in Andheri West. This incident has come to light on a wider scheme targeting men through dating apps and upscale restaurants, leaving them financially exploited and humiliated. The scam typically begins with a dating app like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, or OkCupid, leading to a costly meet-up that turns into a financial trap.
Activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj highlighted this alleged scam on her social media handle X. She stated that men connect with women on these dating apps, who quickly suggest meeting in person. The meetings are usually arranged at luxurious venues like 'The Godfather Club.
' Once the women order expensive items, often not listed on the menu, such as premium liquor or hookah. She leaves abruptly, citing an emergency, leaving the men to cover the exorbitant bill, as per the allegations. 🚨 MUMBAI DATING SCAM EXPOSE 🚨 THE GODFATHER CLUB ANDHERI WEST ◾BRAZEN SCAMMING EVERYDAY ◾12 victims in touch ◾Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble ◾Bill amounts 23K- 61K ◾3 men trapped by same girl @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice @mymalishka @CMOMaharashtra @zomato pic.
twitter.com/qGOacFCE9f — Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) August 23, 2024 Date 'Scam' Cases: Victims Coerced To Pay Exorbitant Bills The amounts involved are substantial, with bills reported between Rs 23,000 and Rs 61,000. Photos of receipts shared by Activist Bhardwaj underscored th.