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Viral QR Code Scam Exposed: How Fraudulent Parking Attendants Are Bypassing Official Payment Systems
Nov 07, 2025 08:41 pm CST
A sophisticated QR code scam operating in a Delhi parking lot has gone viral, showing how fraudsters are manipulating digital payment systems by using legitimate POS machines with unauthorized QR codes. The incident prompted responses from Razorpay and Paytm founders, highlighting growing concerns about digital payment security in India, where cybercrime losses reached Rs 22,842 crore in 2024.
Colorado Man Loses $1.4 Million in Cryptocurrency Romance Scam After Meeting "Erin" on Ashley Madison
Sep 29, 2025 05:50 pm CST
A married Colorado man lost his entire $1.4 million retirement savings after falling victim to a cryptocurrency romance scam. After meeting "Erin" on Ashley Madison, he was manipulated into transferring funds to fake crypto platforms over six weeks. Law enforcement has tracked the funds to a cold storage wallet, but recovery remains unlikely. This case serves as a cautionary tale about online relationships and cryptocurrency investment schemes.