Ayushmaan Sethi Falls Victim to Credit Card Scam for ₹87,000

Ayushmaan Sethi, son of renowned actors Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, recently fell victim to a credit card scam, losing ₹87,000. In a vlog, he shared his experience of being charged for a full year after signing up for a seven-day free trial. Despite his attempts to resolve the issue with his credit card company, he faced numerous challenges. This incident highlights the growing prevalence of online scams, even among celebrities. The family continues to navigate the aftermath of this unfortunate event, raising awareness about the risks associated with online transactions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 26, 2026, 08:14 IST

Rising Trend of Credit Card Scams

Credit card fraud and online banking scams are increasingly prevalent, affecting even well-known personalities. Recently, Ayushmaan Sethi, the son of veteran actors Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, disclosed that he lost ₹87,000 due to a scam. In a recent vlog, he recounted the incident to his family while attempting to reach out to his credit card provider to halt the transaction. Ayushmaan, who is a popular YouTuber, had initially signed up for a seven-day free trial on a website, but was unexpectedly charged for a full year, leaving him in disbelief.

Details of the Scam

Ayushmaan Sethi Scammed Of ₹87,000

"My credit card was charged ₹87,000," he informed his mother, Archana, who advised him to contact the credit card company to cancel the payment. "They billed me for the entire year under the guise of a seven-day free trial," he explained. When Parmeet chuckled at Ayushmaan's distress, Archana remarked, "He will take that money from you. Why are you so cheerful?" Meanwhile, his brother Aaryamann teased him about the situation.

The vlog depicted Ayushmaan struggling to get in touch with his bank, but he faced challenges. His brother pointed out that this was not the first time Ayushmaan had been scammed; previously, ₹80,000 had been deducted from his PlayStation account during the filming of Choti Baatein, which he never recovered.

Understanding the Credit Card Scam

Ayushmaan Sethi Credit Card Scam EXPLAINED

Ayushmaan elaborated on the situation, stating, "Someone accessed my credit card without my consent. They offered a seven-day trial, claiming they would charge me afterward, but they deducted the full amount immediately without my approval." When Parmeet questioned his urgency, Ayushmaan retorted that he was merely doing his job. Despite the family's laughter, he persisted in resolving the issue. After several attempts, he ultimately decided to distract himself with video games.

In the vlog, Ayushmaan mentioned he couldn't recall the website's name. "It's not a dubious site; I use it regularly and find it helpful. However, they misled me about the seven-day free trial. Initially, they charged a $0 transaction, which I accepted, but then they deducted ₹87,000 without my consent an hour later." When Yogita asked how he frequently falls prey to such scams, he clarified that the previous incident was beyond his control. Parmeet reminded him that he had clicked a button allowing the site to charge his credit card. The family has yet to provide an update regarding the online fraud.