Ola Scam Or Influencer Scam, Netizens Wonder As Ola Driver Keeps Crying In Cab Ride For Help
YouTuber Anisha Dixit recently recounted an unsettling experience in an Ola cab on Instagram, leaving her skeptical about its authenticity.?
The video shared by her captured the emotional breakdown of the driver during the can ride, raising concerns. Strikingly, comments poured in from others who shared similar distressing encounters while others questioned the authenticity of her story.
Old driver suddenly began to cry, says Dixit?
Dixit recounts her experience of taking an Ola cab from her residence in Bandra. In the video, she narrates that upon sitting down, the cab driver unexpectedly burst into tears.?
He explained that his father had recently passed away, his wallet was stolen an hour ago, and he had no money, expressing a desire to commit suicide.?
Throughout the driver's emotional disclosure, Dixit noticed he was consistently observing her through the rearview mirror.?
Feeling uneasy, she asked the driver to pause so she could call her husband. However, when she exited the car, it swiftly sped away.?
Suspicious of potential foul play, Dixit shared the video on her Instagram, emphasising the need for awareness about this possible scam.?
Netizens question authenticity?
Some comments appeared to validate the woman's encounter.?
"3-4 months ago same incident happened with me in BKC only¡ exact same voice, same story," one person stated.?
"I got this SAME cab driver, narrating the SAME story, months back," echoed another.?
Some added humor, with one remarking, "A nightmare for introverts."?
But others raised suspicions of an influencer scam, questioning: "How has this incident happened with 60% of the influencers already?"?
This skepticism stems from the fact that many comments claiming similar experiences seem to be from Instagram influencers with 'blue ticks' on their handle.?
Another comment pondered, "How is this driver finding all influencers, to scam them. Also has no one reported this guy to Uber/ola or even the police."?
Someone expressed concern, stating, "Because of these scams, real people will not get help!!"
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