Instagram Influencer’s Video Reveals Cab Driver Scam, Sparks Concern Among Public

Influencer Anisha Dixit’s recent Instagram video recounting her encounter with a cab driver attempting to scam her has gained widespread attention, prompting others to share similar experiences they’ve faced.

Anisha Dixit’s video, where she details her conversation with the cab driver who claims his father recently passed away and his wallet was stolen, quickly went viral.

She expressed concern about a potential scam targeting passengers and urged people to remain vigilant. Tagging Ola in her post, Dixit aimed to raise awareness about the issue.

In the video, the cab driver emotionally manipulates Dixit with a sob story, claiming he cannot travel to his village due to financial constraints. Despite initially sympathizing with him, Dixit becomes suspicious when he inquires about her intentions to report him. Observing his behavior in the rearview mirror, she decides to exit the vehicle and call her husband, prompting the driver to flee.

Have a look at the video:

Anisha Dixit on Instagram: “I was not sure if I should Post this Online, but i thought this might be a NEW SCAM going around. It really made me feel uncomfortable and if this really is a SCAM to get a big amount of money out of Passengers then its Very Important that I share this and make people aware about this new scam. Please let me know if this has happened to anybody else. @olacabs please look into this matter.”

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Since its posting, Dixit’s video has garnered over 5.9 million views, with numerous individuals sharing similar encounters in the comments section. Some recounted instances where they were emotionally manipulated by the same driver, while others emphasized the need for caution when faced with such situations.

Instagram users recounted instances where they fell victim to the scam, with one individual recalling giving money to the driver after being emotionally manipulated. Others echoed similar sentiments, affirming that they or their friends had encountered comparable scenarios.

Dixit subsequently posted another video addressing the reactions from Instagram users and urging Ola to investigate the matter further. The recurrence of such incidents underscores the importance of vigilance and awareness among passengers to prevent falling prey to scams orchestrated by unscrupulous drivers.

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