TABLE for fraud: Women scam men in Mumbai's club worth Rs 73030

According to recent revelations, the scam operates by luring victims into expensive outings. In a specific case highlighted on social media, a woman convinced a man to spend a significant amount at a club within a single hour. Despite the man’s objections, the woman promised to cover 50% of the bill but ultimately did not contribute any funds.

Edited By: Top Indian News Desk

Last Updated : 28 August 2024, 06:56 PM IST

Bill receipt of victim in club scam (X/DeepikaBhardwaj)

New Delhi: A surprising incident has come to light from Maharashtra's Mumbai which reveals a disturbing trend that involves dating app scammers. Known locally as a "TABLE," this scheme exploits unsuspecting individuals through elaborate frauds. Reports indicate that men captured in this scam are labelled as "Tables" and the perpetrators are women associated with certain clubs or organizations. These women entice their victims to spend money at various venues, from which they earn a commission ranging between 15-20% of the total bill.

According to recent revelations, the scam operates by luring victims into expensive outings. In a specific case highlighted on social media, a woman convinced a man to spend a significant amount at a club within a single hour. Despite the man’s objections, the woman promised to cover 50% of the bill but ultimately did not contribute any funds. When the man confronted her upon realizing he had been deceived, she threatened him with severe repercussions.

Lack of law enforcement

Despite the gravity of the situation and nearly a week since the scam was exposed, there have been no arrests reported by the Mumbai Police. This delay in action has drawn criticism and raised concerns about the efficiency of law enforcement in addressing such scams. Public frustration is mounting as the authorities seem slow to act, while detailed intel on the scam is surfacing.

Social activist post on X platform

Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, a social activist shared a post regarding dating app scammers. She shared bill of a victim in club spam.

The bill from VIP8- Explore, numbered B-815, was served by waiter Aditya on August 22, 2024, at 21:17 and operated by Monu. The bill includes the following items:

Director JW BLUE LABEL (30ML) for Rs 49,980.00
CORONA for Rs 1,998.00
RED BULL HERBAL 5000 for Rs 3,596.00
FARM HOUSE PIZZA for Rs 670.00

The total cost of the items is Rs 61,244.00. Additional charges include a 10% service charge of Rs 6,124.40, 10% VAT, 2.5% SGST, and 2.5% CGST. The total bill amount is Rs 73,030.00

Got to know today that men who are trapped by dating app scammers are called "TABLE"

Every woman working with the club brings a "Table" and earns 15-20% of the bill amount from her Table

In this case, she ordered all of this within an hour. The guy did object but she said she… pic.twitter.com/jUyIb5Gg52
— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) August 28, 2024

Unveiling fake tax deductions

Further investigation into the scam has uncovered fraudulent practices related to tax deductions. The scam involves falsified billing where service charges and VAT amounts are manipulated. Discrepancies in GST calculations, including SGST and CGST, have been exposed, revealing that the figures presented in the bills do not match the actual math. Moreover, it has been discovered that the payments from these fraudulent transactions are routed to accounts in Delhi, bypassing legitimate GST payments.

Public awareness

The public's awareness of the scam has increased significantly, with more individuals coming forward with information. The social media revelations have included details about influential power centers in Delhi and the main operator running the scam in Mumbai. The increasing number of direct messages (DMs) about these illegal activities underscores a growing demand for a thorough investigation and legal action.

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