Bhargavi Mani, 28, had her life turned upside down when she fell victim to a sophisticated scam that took place at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. While trying to gain access to the airport lounge before her flight, Bhargavi lost over Rs 87,000 and had to resort to legal action.
In the wake of the incident that happened on September 29, Mani took to social media to share her experience, without giving details, calling attention to the dangers of fraud in public spaces, and warning others about the risks that can result.
According to an article by the New York Times, Mani recounted her experience in a viral video in which she recounts how, before entering the airport lounge, she lost her credit card, which she could not find.
She tried to gain access to the lounge by showing a photocopy of her credit card, but the staff would not let her in and instead, instructed her to download a mobile app called “Lounge Pass” and complete a facial scan to gain access.
It turns out that even though the woman downloaded the app, she has never used it. Instead, she chooses to go and get a cup of coffee at Starbucks before she takes off for her flight, she explained.
She began to receive phone calls from friends notifying her they couldn’t reach her by phone a few days after returning from the trip. This was initially attributed to ongoing problems she was experiencing with her Airtel service, which were going on
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