The Reddit user revealed a new type of fraud committed by a man described as 5’10 “high, which looked kind, but later pulled out con. In Reddit post, the user described in detail that the incident occurred on Sunday around 19:30 while waiting for the departure lobby of Chennai.
How did fraud develop?
She said that a man who was carrying backpacks and a wheelchair approached her and started an occasional conversation. The man asked if he had some money, because he allegedly needed to transfer money over UPI, but claimed that his UPI was not working at the moment.
“I was suspicious immediately and told him I didn’t have cash but began to try to build trust and say things as” you are of the same religion ” £5000, promising to return it within 30 minutes. ”
Did Scammer return money?
Redditor said that the man has not returned since then. “I called him and sent him a message several times – no answer,” he added.
“If someone faced something similar or has contact information CCTV or airport to which I can address, please share. I have his phone number and UPI details and I am ready to file a police complaint, but any management from this community would really help.
Please be careful if you are traveling through Chennai Airport, a person clearly plays people who look accessible or kind, ”she added.
How did the Reddit community react?
The post has accumulated a rush of reaction, and several users shared their opinions:
One user wrote: “But he began to build confidence and say things as” you are of the same religion, “my cousin has the same name as you.” How do you trust a person who says these things?
Another user said, “Rule number 1: Never trust anyone. No one would care about you too; just be smart.”
The third user commented, “Dude, just because of the same religion and the name of Cousin you gave £5000? Lol. “
Another shared similar experience: “I think the same person approached me and asked for cash a few months ago (August 23, more precisely), wearing a black jacket and carrying trolley bags. He didn’t know Tamil and communicated in Telugu throughout the conversation. Initially asked me to send me sent me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send me to send £5K I refused, and he kept chasing me to the gate. ”
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