New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Dating app scams are on the rise, and a recent case from Delhi has sparked widespread discussion online. A Reddit user has alleged that he was duped into paying over Rs.50,000 for food and drinks during his first Tinder date at a cafe in Karkardooma, East Delhi.

The post, shared on the r/delhi subreddit, was titled: "TINDER SCAM, [PSA] Got scammed on a Tinder date - beware of cafes running scams in Karkardooma (Delhi)." It quickly went viral, drawing attention from thousands of users and triggering warnings from others who claimed they had similar experiences.

The Reddit user recounted that he matched with a woman on Tinder and agreed to meet her at a cafe on the second floor of Chawla's building, located near a pe...