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Viral Reddit Post Alleges ₹50,000 Tinder Date ‘Cafe Scam’ in Delhi’s Karkardooma

The unverified account has spurred safety warnings as reporters note the absence of any official confirmation.

Overview

  • An anonymous Reddit user said a Tinder match led him to a café on the second floor of Chawla’s building near Karkardooma metro station, beside a petrol pump.
  • He alleged staff steered orders toward costly items without showing a proper menu and later presented a bill exceeding ₹50,000, which he photographed and shared.
  • The post on r/delhi gained thousands of likes and drew numerous comments from people claiming similar experiences.
  • Coverage links the claim to a broader pattern of dating-app meetings ending in inflated or disputed café bills and emphasizes precautions such as checking reviews and verifying prices.
  • Commenters referenced a separate Kolkata consumer-court case that awarded compensation to a complainant, highlighting potential legal recourse.