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Business Daily: The dark side of online dating in India

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The dark side of online dating in India

14/02/2024 GMT

BBC World Service - Business Daily, The dark side of online dating in India

We hear from people who've fallen victim to scammers - and worse

We hear how many of those seeking love and companionship on dating apps and networking sites are being cheated.

With a young digitally savvy population – India is a fast growing market for dating apps and networking sites. 

Many Indians are using these platforms to find love and relationships. 

But not everyone is having a good experience. 

We speak to those who have faced cruel betrayals by con artists who bait them with the promise of love... how they were trapped and then robbed off money and emotions. 

As cases become more common in the world’s most populous nation, what can be done to track these criminals? 

Mahima Kaul who is the Head of Public Policy of APAC at the popular dating app Bumble talks about their approach to create a safer online interaction.

Produced and presented by Devina Gupta

(Image: A man looks at a dating app. Credit: Getty Images)

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