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Young Girl Outsmarts Scammer in Viral UPI Fraud Encounter

A clever response to a fake UPI transaction leaves the scammer impressed, sparking widespread online admiration and discussions on digital fraud awareness.

  • A young girl thwarted a scammer posing as her father's friend by editing and returning a fake UPI transaction SMS, claiming she had sent back ₹18,000.
  • The scammer initially tried to deceive the girl with a false story about mistakenly sending ₹20,000 instead of ₹2,000, urging her to return the excess amount.
  • The girl's quick thinking caught the scammer off guard, prompting him to acknowledge her wit with the remark, 'Maan gaya main aapko, beta,' before ending the call.
  • The video of the encounter has gone viral, earning widespread praise for the girl's presence of mind and sparking conversations about digital scam prevention.
  • This incident highlights the growing sophistication of UPI scams in India and underscores the importance of vigilance and awareness in protecting against online fraud.
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