Matrimony Scam: Man Loses ₹11 Lakh to Crypto Fraud via Fake Profile

Friday, Aug 29, 2025 10:41 am ET1min read

A 31-year-old man from Hyderabad lost ₹11 lakh to a cryptocurrency scam after being lured by a fake profile on a matrimonial website. The scammer posed as a woman from Scotland and convinced the victim to invest in Bitcoin through fraudulent websites. Investigators warn of the dangers of interacting with strangers online and urge people to verify identities before engaging further.