: Many online advertisements are camouflaged for illegal "friendship clubs" or "massage parlors". Users often encounter scams where numbers are used for financial extortion or involve middle-men (agents) whose involvement is strictly illegal under Indian law. Law Enforcement

: Running a brothel, pimping, or living off the earnings of a sex worker are criminal offenses punishable by up to three years in prison for first-time offenders. Hotels and Public Places

: "Call girls" or escorts are legally barred from making their phone numbers public or soliciting in any open area. Pimping and Brothels

East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai is a scenic 113.2-kilometer stretch known for its luxury villas, high-end resorts, and coastal beauty