Stay safe while searching for a match
Matrimony sites, including this one, can be targeted by fraudsters, who often pose as the ideal match and build trust for weeks before asking for money. These are the warning signs to know, what to do if something feels wrong, and how to report or block someone on TheHinduMatrimony.com.
Never send money, gifts or fees to someone you haven't met
The single most important rule: do not send money to anyone you know only online, however convincing the reason. Common stories include a medical emergency, a business problem, a stuck inheritance, a visa or ticket cost, or a parcel of gifts held at the airport or in customs.
A genuine person who wants to marry you will not ask you to pay customs duty, courier fees, clearance charges or 'taxes' before you have met in person and your families have spoken.
- Don't send money by UPI, bank transfer, Western Union, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
- Don't share your bank account number, IFSC, card details, UPI PIN or any OTP.
- No real customs officer or courier company will ask you to pay into a personal account to release a gift.
- If someone asks, stop the conversation and report the profile.
Be wary of the 'perfect' profile who can't meet
A frequent pattern is a profile that claims to be an NRI, a doctor abroad, an engineer on an oil rig, or an army, navy or other defence officer posted somewhere remote. The person seems ideal, moves quickly to talk of marriage, but always has a reason why they cannot video call or meet.
Defence and government officers, doctors and professionals abroad are on matrimony sites genuinely too. The warning sign is not the job title; it is the refusal to verify. Ask for a video call early, and involve your family. A genuine person will understand.
- Insist on a live video call before you get emotionally or financially involved.
- Be cautious if they keep postponing calls or meetings, or the camera 'never works'.
- Watch for pressure: declarations of love within days, urgency, or requests to keep things secret from your family.
Investment and crypto pitches are a red flag
Some fraudsters build a relationship and then introduce an 'opportunity': a trading app, a crypto platform or a scheme with guaranteed returns that has made them rich. Early 'profits' shown on the app are not real, and the money cannot be withdrawn.
Anyone you met on a matrimony site who talks about investments, trading or cryptocurrency, or asks you to install an app, should be treated as a likely scam.
Don't move off the platform too fast
Fraudsters often try to move the conversation to WhatsApp, Telegram or another app within the first few messages, where it is harder to report them. On TheHinduMatrimony.com, you can message only after an interest is accepted, and phone numbers are shared only when both people agree, so there is no need to hurry.
Take your time. Keep early conversations on the site until you have spoken on video and your families are in touch.
Check that photos and details are real
Fake profiles often use photos copied from someone else's social media, or photos that have been edited or morphed. A reverse image search (for example with Google Lens) can show whether the photo appears elsewhere under a different name.
Look for consistency: does the education, job and family background hold together across the profile and your conversations? Profiles with a 'Verified' badge have passed a selfie check by our team, which compares a live selfie with the main photo. It is not an identity document check, so still use your judgment.
- Do a reverse image search on photos that look too polished or professional.
- Ask questions only the real person would know, and check answers against the profile.
- Verify job, education and family details independently before any commitment.
Meeting in person
When you are ready to meet, meet in a public place during the day, and tell a family member or friend where you are going and when you expect to be back. For a first meeting, many families prefer that parents or relatives come along or meet first.
Arrange your own travel, don't accept invitations to a private home or hotel at a first meeting, and leave if anything feels wrong.
Protect your personal information
Keep your home address, workplace details, financial information and identity documents (such as Aadhaar or PAN) to yourself until you know the person and family well. Be careful about sharing private photos, which can be misused for blackmail.
How to report or block someone on TheHinduMatrimony.com
On any profile page, choose 'Report', pick a reason (for example 'Scam or asking for money') and add details. Reports are confidential: the person will not know who reported them, and our team reviews every report and can suspend accounts.
Choose 'Block' to stop someone from seeing you, sending you interests or messaging you. You can unblock them later from Settings.
If you have lost money or think a crime has been committed, also report it to the police. In India, you can report cyber fraud on the national cybercrime portal at cybercrime.gov.in or by calling the helpline 1930.