Sorry, Rs 3 lakh per annum, not Rs 30': Woman abuses man over typo in matrimonial profile, sparks viral debate

A men’s rights activist recently shared screenshots of a conversation with a prospective bride that quickly turned heated after she discovered his actual salary was Rs 3 lakh per annum, rather than the Rs 30 lakh he had mistakenly claimed. Known as Kish Siff on the social media platform X, the man uploaded these exchanges, sparking widespread online discussion.

Siff, a self-described counselor with the Save Indian Family Foundation, said he initially listed his salary incorrectly on his profile due to a “typo error.” Despite this, he explained, the woman initially appeared “nice” and had pushed for a quick engagement. When he tried to slow down the pace, citing the fact that it would be a second marriage for both of them, she insisted, “Can’t wait or we find other match.”

Typo Error Ignites Conflict

Agreeing to move forward with an engagement in mid-November, Siff then clarified his true salary, correcting the “typo.” Following this revelation, the woman reportedly lashed out at him, using language too offensive to share publicly. Siff shared that the woman's mother also began messaging him with threats, warning that she would file a police complaint, accusing him of deceiving her daughter.

Background verification leads to more allegations

In follow-up posts, Siff claimed that a background verification revealed the woman had received a substantial alimony settlement of Rs 80 lakhs from her previous marriage. Siff noted that the woman had previously stated she hadn’t taken “a single penny” during her divorce. “Found out from background verification... that in HC compromise quash order this lady had taken Rs 80 lakhs to settle the False 498A case against her in-laws,” he wrote, suggesting her initial statements to him had been “all cooked up stories.”

Social media response divided

The incident gained substantial attention on social media, with users responding to the screenshots Siff shared. Many online comments criticized women with what they described as a “gold digger” mentality, while others commended Siff for bringing attention to deceptive practices on matrimonial platforms.

Increasing scrutiny on matrimonial platforms

Siff’s post highlights broader concerns about honesty and transparency in online matchmaking, with cases like his calling for greater scrutiny. As such incidents continue to surface, some suggest potential reforms in the way information is disclosed and verified in matrimonial engagements.