1. The "investment" or crypto tip

A friendly, successful-seeming match mentions how much they make trading and offers to teach you. You're sent to an app or website that shows impressive "profits" until you try to withdraw. Rule: never invest on the advice of someone you met on a dating app.

2. The gift stuck at customs

Someone (often claiming to live abroad) says they've sent you an expensive gift. Then a "customs officer" calls asking for a clearance fee. Real customs duty is never collected this way.

3. Sextortion

A match pushes quickly for a video call or intimate photos, then threatens to share recordings unless you pay. Don't pay: report it, block them and call 1930. Paying usually leads to more demands.

4. The sudden emergency

A hospital bill, a stolen wallet, a stranded flight. The story is urgent and emotional, and the money is "just a loan".

5. The OTP or "verification" request

They ask you to read out an OTP, scan a QR code or "verify" a payment. OTPs give access to your accounts; QR codes are for paying, not receiving.

6. The fake profile that won't meet

Perfect photos, always an excuse not to video call or meet. Often the first step towards one of the scams above. See how to spot fake profiles.

7. Paid "dates" and escort offers

Profiles that quickly bring up money for meeting are against Paire's rules and are often scams. Report them.

How Paire helps

Where to report in India

Report and block in the app, then call the national cybercrime helpline 1930 as soon as possible (speed helps freeze money) or report at cybercrime.gov.in. In danger, call 112.