Matrimonial fraud occurs when one party intentionally deceives another during the process of seeking or entering into a marriage, often through fake profiles, misrepresentation of personal information, or fraudulent intentions. These scams are typically carried out on matrimonial websites, social media platforms, or even through traditional matchmaking services. The perpetrators may create false identities, hide their real background, or make promises they do not intend to keep in order to manipulate their victims into marrying them, gaining financial advantages, or exploiting them emotionally.