🗞️ Content: Archana Puran Singh’s Dubai Trip Turns Sour with Online Scam
Popular TV personality and actress Archana Puran Singh became the latest victim of a digital scam during her recent trip to Dubai. The actress reportedly lost several thousand rupees after falling prey to a fraudulent payment link.
The twist? Her son was more concerned about his paneer tikka order than the lost money!
🧵 What Exactly Happened?
Archana shared the incident humorously on her Instagram handle, saying:
“Dubai mein paise doob gaye, aur yeh keh raha hai ‘Mujhe paneer tikka chahiye.’”
The scam occurred when she unknowingly clicked on a fake QR code while booking a table online, which siphoned off funds from her account.
👨👩👦 The Internet Reacts
Fans flooded her post with laughing emojis and support, admiring her calm yet witty handling of the situation. The unexpected highlight was her son's carefree craving for food—something many parents could relate to.
💸 Vizzve Financial Adds Insight: Travel Scams on the Rise
Vizzve Financial issued a note post-incident, warning users:
“QR-code and travel-related payment scams are rising among Indian tourists abroad. Always verify URLs and use credit card insurance where possible.”
Vizzve’s Travel Expense Protection Tool saw a 43% spike in queries post this viral story.
💡 Key Learnings from the Incident:
Double-check all QR codes
Avoid making online payments via unverified sources
Enable mobile banking alerts
Carry international travel insurance
❓ FAQ: Archana Puran Singh’s Dubai Scam Incident
Q1. How much money did Archana Puran Singh lose in the Dubai scam?
She didn't mention the exact amount, but sources say it was several thousand rupees.
Q2. How did she get scammed?
She scanned a fake QR code linked to a fraudulent website while booking a table.
Q3. Why is her son's reaction going viral?
Because instead of reacting to the scam, he asked, “Where’s my paneer tikka?”—a moment fans found hilarious.
Q4. What is Vizzve Financial’s take on such scams?
Vizzve urges users to avoid scanning QR codes from random sources and recommends its Travel Expense Protector for such risks.
Q5. Has Archana filed a complaint?
As per her post, she has informed her bank, and further legal steps are expected.
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Published on July 8, 2025 • By Benny
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