Anul Agarwal, a resident of Bengaluru, India, claimed to have uncovered a scam involving a fake cab app that inflated his fare during a ride from Whitefield to the airport. Initially quoted ₹684 by the Rapido app, the fare unexpectedly surged to ₹1,084. Upon questioning the driver, Agarwal learned that the driver was using a fraudulent application named 'Towner', which closely resembled the legitimate Rapido interface, enabling him to manipulate the displayed fare. Frustrated by the situation, Agarwal paid the fare shown on his app plus an additional ₹200 in cash. Following the incident, he reported the issue to Rapido, which promptly refunded the extra amount and promised to take action against the driver. The incident has sparked discussions on social media, with other users sharing similar experiences and suggesting measures like QR code verification to combat such scams. Agarwal's experience serves as a cautionary tale for commuters to ensure they only pay the amount displayed on legitimate ride-hailing apps.