From Swipe Right to Wallet Light: Here's how a Mumbai man lost Rs 61K on a dinner date at The Godfather Club
Mumbai man recently fell victim to a scam where he ended up paying Rs 61,000 for a date gone wrong at The Godfather Club in Andheri West. The incident has brought attention to a broader swindle involving dating apps and fancy restaurants, leaving several men financially drained and humiliated. The modus operandi involves matching on dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OKCupid, followed by an expensive meet-up that turns out to be a financial trap.
Activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj shared the details of this scam on social media platform X. According to her, the scam unfolds as men connect with women on these dating apps who quickly express interest in meeting up. The rendezvous is often set at upscale places such as The Godfather Club or similar establishments. Once at the venue, the women order costly items such as high-end liquor or hookah, which are not on the menu. After placing the orders, the women abruptly leave, citing emergencies, and the men are left to settle the high bill.
«MUMBAI DATING SCAM EXPOSE THE GODFATHER CLUB ANDHERI WEST. BRAZEN SCAMMING EVERYDAY. 12 victims in touch. Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble. Bill amounts 23K- 61K. 3 men trapped by the same girl @MumbaiPolice,» Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj posted.
The amounts involved in these scams are substantial, with reported bills ranging from Rs 23,000 to as high as Rs 61,000. Photos of receipts shared by Ms. Bhardwaj highlight the staggering sums. When the men protest or refuse to pay, they are allegedly threatened by the club's staff or
