Scammers tricked a driver, stealing four days' income

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A Rapido driver lost four days' earnings after being scammed through a fake hospital emergency, highlighting the vulnerability of gig workers. The driver was tricked into transferring money via a QR code after a passenger fabricated a story about his wife needing funds at a hospital. The driver believed a payment had been made to his account, but it was actually money from a friend. The incident prompted discussion on Reddit, with users sharing similar experiences and offering advice on filing cybercrime complaints and seeking help from banks and authorities.


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