Video Of QR Code Scam At Delhi Parking Lot Goes Viral, Founders Of Paytm And Razorpay Respond

New Delhi, November 7, 2025 A viral video from a Delhi parking lot has sparked major discussion online after revealing a clever new scam involving digital payments. The video shows a man posing as an official parking attendant, allegedly working under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), collecting parking fees using a Razorpay point-of-sale (POS) machine. However, instead of showing the official MCD payment screen, he displayed a PhonePe QR code — a detail that immediately raised suspicion among the vehicle owner. In the video, the driver repeatedly questions the attendant about why an MCD parking spot was accepting payment through a random PhonePe QR code. The man, instead of answering clearly, keeps insisting that the driver complete the payment. When the driver finally scanned the code, the receiver’s name appeared as “Vinod Kumar” rather than “MCD,” exposing the scam. When confronted, the attendant admitted that he was Vinod Kumar and claimed that the “thekadar” (contractor) collects money on behalf of MCD. The clip quickly went viral on social media, with users calling it the “new-age scam.” Some users joked about how “Razorpay wasn’t ready for this crossover,” while others pointed out that in most MCD parking lots, payments usually go to contractors who hold the parking rights — not directly to MCD. However, others called out the suspicious behavior and lack of transparency as a sign of corruption. One user commented that scammers often “start mumbling or changing the topic” when questioned. The incident caught the attention of Razorpay co-founder Shashank Kumar, who assured users that his company would address this issue. “In the next software upgrade, we will disable gallery access unless really needed for the seller,” he said on X (formerly Twitter), indicating that the scammer might have used a gallery image of a fake QR code. Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma also joined the conversation, using the moment to promote Paytm’s Soundbox product. He said, “Only Paytm Soundbox solves the problem for many offline scams!” referring to how the device confirms transactions with an instant audio alert. Experts have warned that such QR code scams are becoming more common as India’s digital payment systems expand. According to a 2024 report by DataLEADS, India lost nearly ₹22,842 crore to online fraud and cybercrimes last year. The viral video serves as a timely reminder for people to double-check payment details before transferring money, especially in public or cashless parking spaces. Authorities are expected to look into the case as concerns rise over misuse of digital platforms in everyday transactions. The incident not only highlights the growing need for digital payment safety but also shows how quickly scams can spread — both online and offline — in a world where scanning a code has become second nature. Video Of QR Code Scam At Delhi Parking Lot Goes Viral, Founders Of Paytm And Razorpay Respond A video from a Delhi parking lot has gone viral, showing how a parking attendant tricked people with a fake QR code. The man claimed to collect parking fees for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi but was using a PhonePe QR code that sent money to his personal account. When questioned, he avoided clear answers until the driver noticed the payment was going to someone named Vinod Kumar — the same man handling the payment. People online were quick to react, calling it a new kind of scam that preys on digital payment users. Razorpay’s co-founder Shashank Kumar said the company would update its software to block gallery access, which was reportedly used to show a fake QR image. Paytm’s founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma also commented, saying Paytm Soundbox can help prevent such scams. The video is a reminder for everyone to double-check payment names before paying through QR codes. With digital payments growing everywhere, scammers are finding new tricks to fool people. Always look at the receiver’s name before confirming any payment.