Stay Sharp, Stay Aware: Delhi Man's Encounter Highlights Need For Bill Accuracy Checks In Uber And Ola Rides

A new scam came to light recently when a Delhi man claimed that he was scammed by an Uber driver after he took a ride from Delhi airport. He shared the news on the social media platform Reddit. In a lengthy post on Reddit, the man shared his distressing experience and narrated what happened to him on March 24. Scroll down to read about the incident and scam prevention tips. 

About The Incident

A man from Delhi recently claimed that he was scammed by an Uber driver after he took a ride from Delhi’s airport. He claimed that after the completion of the trip on March 24, the driver showed a fake screenshot and charged the double fare. He took to Reddit to share the incident. He wrote, “So, I booked a ride from Delhi's IGI airport to my home on the 24th night around 10:30. The app displayed around. ₹340 for an Uber Go so I booked that. When I reached my destination, the driver asked me ₹648.”

However, this was not the first incident. Several people commented on the post shared by the man stating that this has happened with them as well. 

What Is A Fake Screenshot Scam?

A fake (what is deepfake) screenshot fraud refers to scams where a fraudster creates a fake screenshot of a payment confirmation to deceive the victim that the payment has been processed and the amount has been credited to the victim’s account. With a variety of apps available on the internet, it’s easy to create fake screenshots.  

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How To Check If The Bill Is Accurate? 

Here are a few things that you should take into account before paying the bill: 

• Verify the payment confirmation message before handing over the product or service. You can cross-check your transaction history from the app.   
• Never rely on the screenshots (ways to take screenshot from laptop). It can help verify payments but they can easily be falsified. 
• You can download the receipt from the Uber or Ola app before payment.
• Follow these steps to prevent yourself from such screenshot scams. 

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