The news is abuzz that a Mumbai based actress got recently conned by a local Auto Rickshaw driver who handed her a 100 ruppe note. It turned out that the note was a complete fake
There have been quite a few incidences where one has heard stories of civilians being conned by virtue of a fake note or currency. But the latest one buzzing from the city of dreams is a real dampener!
It was a monotonic incident that TV actor Megha Chakraborty didn't see coming. Upon returning from a regular day of work (i.e. shoot) she was handed a fake Rs. 100 note by an autorickshaw driver. She accepted the note unknowingly, having no clue about its lack of authenticity.
Social media may not mete out punishment absolutely and timely in the wake of an unforeseen event or incident. But is nonetheless an inspiring forum that can be used to spread information about a misdeed or mishap that can prevent others from being conned.
Megha instantly took to Facebook and Twitter and posted a photo of the fake 100 rupee note, bringing the con incident that happened with her to the attention of everyone.
Surprisingly, the fake 100 rupee note was fake to such an extent that it actually bore the following words on the face of it, "One Hundred Coupon". The driver cunningly handed over this fake note and fled with the actress aggrieved soon as she realized what had happened.
It turned out that the fake 100 rupee note was actually meant for some board-game or that sort for little children, especially since it bore the phrase, "Children Bank of India", which only added to the mischief.
Megha Chakraborty being conned is seriously hurting but not anything new or startling, truth be told. India has had a huge problem with there being excess of fake currency notes,s omething of a common phenomenon since the past several decades. Despite RBI's often stringent moves, nothing much has been done to curb these frequently occuring fiasco.
At least, 250 out of every 10 Lakh Rupee notes are fake in India.
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