A man from Delhi recently shared a shocking experience where his first date ended up costing him a staggering ₹17,983. Taking to Reddit, he posted about what he called a growing “food scam” in the city, sparking widespread discussions.
The unexpected bill
The Redditor, using the handle @Hopeful-Table-9125, revealed that he met a woman through a dating app, and she suggested they meet at Urban Cafe in Malviya Nagar. While the restaurant had decent online ratings, he was left speechless when the final bill arrived. Among the charges, ₹9,000 was vaguely listed as “Extra,” and another ₹3,499 was labeled as “Daimond,” raising suspicions of a setup.
A common con?
Many users chimed in, sharing similar stories of being tricked into paying enormous bills at restaurants seemingly in on the scam. Some took a humorous approach, mocking the spelling errors on the menu, while others urged him to file a police complaint.
Growing concern
This incident has fueled concerns over an increasing trend where unsuspecting individuals are lured into expensive dates, leaving them to foot the bill. With numerous reports of similar frauds, authorities are being urged to take action against such deceptive practices.