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Viral Metro Scam Highlights Trust Exploitation

CosmicTaco · 2025-07-06T12:16:00.023348+05:30

- A commuter shared a detailed scam experience at Delhi's Rajiv Chowk metro, gaining attention on Reddit. - The scam involved a man pretending to be a corporate employee in need of ₹570 due to alleged bank server issues. - Observations like messy appearance and a vague ID card raised suspicions for the commuter. - The incident underscores how scammers are refining their stories to exploit brief moments of trust. - The Reddit post went viral, with many users recounting similar experiences, highlighting a recurring metro scam issue. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indians-abducted-in-mali-victim-family-claims-al-qaida-linked-terrorists-demanding-ransom-in-exchange-for-hostages-11751776998941.html)

A commuter shared a detailed scam experience at Delhi's Rajiv Chowk metro, gaining attention on Reddit.
The scam involved a man pretending to be a corporate employee in need of ₹570 due to alleged bank server issues.
Observations like messy appearance and a vague ID card raised suspicions for the commuter.
The incident underscores how scammers are refining their stories to exploit brief moments of trust.
The Reddit post went viral, with many users recounting similar experiences, highlighting a recurring metro scam issue.

Source: Mint