Man meets scammer on Shaadi.com, exposes 30 lakh target plan but later offers him a job: here’s why

As Singh kept pressing with questions, the truth spilled out. The person behind the account admitted they were not Malti at all, but a scammer working toward a “30 lakh” target. In a rare moment of honesty, the scammer even wrote, “Majboori hai” (I’m forced), before the fake profile was deleted.

The confession struck a chord with readers. While some were shocked by the scale of fraud operating on even verified platforms like Shaadi.com, others sympathized with the scammer’s desperate situation. Singh himself didn’t just walk away. Instead, he told the scammer he might be able to offer them a legitimate job in his company — a twist no one expected.

Fraud on dating and matrimonial platforms isn’t new. Reports like Scamwatch (August 2024) have warned that romance scams are growing, especially after the pandemic pushed more people toward online matchmaking. Shaadi.com itself boasts over 35 lakh verified profiles, but as Singh’s experience shows, determined scammers still find ways to sneak in.

Experts say Singh’s approach falls under “scambaiting,” where people engage with scammers to waste their time or expose their tricks. Popular creators like Kitboga have built careers around this, and security firms note that such tactics help shed light on organized fraud networks that cause billions in global losses each year.

Singh’s viral thread has sparked thousands of reactions, from empathy to humor. One user noted that the scammer’s “paapi pet” excuse was a reminder of harsh economic realities, while another joked about Singh’s dedication to “product research.”

Shaadi.com has yet to comment on the incident. But Singh’s experiment is now being seen as both a cautionary tale and a curious example of how empathy can sometimes disarm even the most cunning scammer.