Chandigarh passenger's QR code scam duped Rapido driver

A Chandigarh Rapido driver was scammed out of Rs 4,000 after a passenger tricked him with a QR code, claiming his wife was hospitalized. The driver shared his experience on Reddit, sparking online discussion. The driver, believing he was helping, scanned a QR code provided by the passenger, who claimed he needed to transfer money. The driver later realized the Rs 4,000 he saw credited was from a previous transaction, not the passenger. The incident highlights the prevalence of such scams, with other users reporting similar experiences. Online commenters advised the driver to file a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.