New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- A recent incident shared by a Bengaluru-based woman has brought attention to a 'scam' involving drivers using a fake ride-hailing app to overcharge unsuspecting customers.

In a detailed LinkedIn and Instagram post, that has since gone viral, Meenal Goel shared how a Rapido driver tried to overcharge her for a ride, by using an app that looked identical to the official Rapido interface.

"New Rapido scam! So here's what happened with us recently, We booked a Rapido cab from Bangalore Airport to our home. The app showed a fare of Rs.532," she wrote.

Goel said that the ride was smooth and nothing seemed unusual until they reached the destination, when the driver claimed a higher fare. "When we reached our destination, ...