Viral Video Shows Boy's QR Code Trick on Shopkeepers

A Shocking Payment Trick

People work tirelessly to earn money, whether through jobs or by running their own businesses. Nowadays, many individuals opt for online payments by scanning QR codes when shopping. However, issues often arise, such as failed transactions or funds not reaching the intended account. In some cases, money may even end up in someone else's account, leaving shopkeepers frustrated. A recent video highlights this issue, showing a boy who prints his bank account's QR code and sticks it onto shopkeepers' scanners. As a result, unsuspecting customers scan his code, leading to financial losses for the shopkeepers.

This video was shared on Instagram by Aryan Parwar, who appears in it. Aryan photocopies multiple QR codes, cuts them out, and then visits a clothing store to buy an item. When the shopkeeper's attention is diverted, he places his QR code on the scanner. He repeats this trick at a scooter showroom and while purchasing mobile headphones. Ultimately, he leaves all three stores with a smile. Upon returning home, his phone buzzes with notifications of money transfers ranging from 2,000 to 100,000 rupees, suggesting he made a fortune in just a few hours. If this were true, the shopkeepers would be left in dire straits.

However, it appears that the video was created purely for entertainment purposes. This assumption is based on the fact that shopkeepers typically verify the customer's name before processing large payments. Had the boy's name been checked, his scheme might have been exposed. The video has gone viral on social media, amassing over 51.2 million views, with countless likes and shares. Many users have commented, with one person named Dinesh noting that customers' names are checked during money transfers. Another user, Sajid Sheikh, mentioned that he used to do the same thing until he received a six-year sentence and now drives a truck. Others have pointed out that the video is fake.