<ul><li>India witnessing a rapid increase in online scams targeting people on various platforms like UPI apps, social media, and dating websites.</li><li>Scammers exploiting emotions on dating and matrimonial sites, asking victims for money by promising expensive gifts.</li><li>Reportedly, around two-thirds of Indian adults (66 per cent) have fallen victim to an online dating/romance scam, and victims have lost an average of Rs 7,966. merge this in any of the pointer</li><li>Ministry of Finance issued advisory warning against customs duty payment requests. Official Indian Customs never asks for such payments via calls or SMS.</li></ul>

Govt warns dating and matrimonial app users, says do not take any expensive gifts from online lovers

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