Overview

• Reddit user @xo_aum posted about overdue rent and loan payments after his PayPal account failed, appealing for help from users with PayPal or UPI
• An anonymous woman transferred ₹2,800 from her own pocket and refused repayment, framing it as a Raksha Bandhan gift from an elder sister
• The Reddit post has received over 700 upvotes as users praised her generosity and the gesture’s reflection of the Raksha Bandhan spirit
• Some commentators have voiced skepticism about unsolicited digital transfers, warning that similar appeals may be exploited by scammers
• The incident highlights both the potential of online communities to provide real-time support and the risks of peer-to-peer payment platforms