Bengaluru man loses ₹1.29cr to dating app scam

India Nov 15, 2025

A Bengaluru man, Jagdish C, lost ₹1.29 crore after being tricked by a scammer he met on the QuackQuack dating app.
The fraudster, Meghna Reddy, gained his trust by claiming the money would help build an old-age home in her father's name.
Trusting her story, he sent multiple bank transfers over two days.

Police step in as online scams rise

When the promised returns never showed up, Jagdish C promptly filed a complaint with the cybercrime police.
Authorities have registered a case and are investigating to track down those involved and recover his money.
It is advised to always double-check before sending money to people you meet online and report anything suspicious via the 1930 helpline.