A simple parking payment in Delhi MCD parking has blown up into a major controversy. The video shows a driver trying to pay parking fees when something immediately looks off. The attendant is holding a payment machine, but a PhonePe QR code is displayed on the screen. That’s not normal.
Delhi MCD Parking Viral Video
New Scam Unlocked 🔓 pic.twitter.com/JfZSIK3sQm
— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) November 6, 2025
The driver keeps asking, “Why is there a PhonePe code on a Razorpay machine?” The attendant doesn’t give a clear answer and just keeps asking for the parking fee.
When the QR code is scanned, it shows that the payment will be made to Vinod Kumar, not the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The driver’s recording refuses to pay. They want to know why MCD parking is going to a random person’s account.
The attendant then says he is Vinod Kumar and that he is a contractor authorized to collect fees for MCD. But the explanation just made things more confusing instead of clearing them up. A video spread on X (formerly Twitter), and people had different takes on what’s actually happening here.
Some users pointed out the MCD parking receipts, which show the contractor’s name, not MCD itself. That’s because MCD gives out contracts to private operators who collect the fees. Several Mumbai residents said the same thing happens there.
But the weird part that has everyone concerned is this — why would you have a PhonePe QR inside a Razorpay machine? That’s sketchy. It looks like someone’s trying to redirect money somewhere it shouldn’t go.
Fintech Founders Jump In
Razorpay’s Founder Responded
In the next software upgrade we will disable gallery access unless really needed for the seller. https://t.co/Hl7PQQpK1T
— Shashank Kumar (@shashank_kr) November 7, 2025
Shashank Kumar, who is the founder of Razorpay, saw the video and said they will disable gallery access in the next update. Apparently, scammers might be using that feature to stick fake QR codes into the machine.
People have mixed feelings about this. Some said it’s a good move, but others pointed out that scammers probably won’t update their devices anyway.
Paytm’s Take
Only Paytm Soundbox solves problem for many offline scams ! https://t.co/ezqCTycjU7
— Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) November 7, 2025
Vijay Shekhar Sharma from Paytm mentioned that their soundbox announces the receiver’s name out loud after you pay. This helps you identify if money’s going to the wrong person.
Some people joked he was just advertising his product, but honestly, it’s a useful feature for preventing this exact kind of problem.
Is This Actually A Scam?
MCD doesn’t directly collect parking fees everywhere. So technically, your parking money might go to a contractor’s account first.
But even if that’s true, there are red flags here:
- Mixing two different payment systems looks unprofessional and suspicious.
- Just seeing “Vinod Kumar” without any business name or authorization number is weird.
- A legitimate contractor should easily explain the setup, not dodge questions.
- Where is the printer receipt with proper details?
How To Avoid Getting Scammed
- Check the name after scanning: Don’t scan and pay. Look at whose name shows up. If it’s a random person’s name, ask questions.
- Demand a receipt: Real parking operations give you printed receipts with date, location, and amount. No receipt? Don’t pay.
- Ask to see authorization: The MCD contractor should have documents proving they’re allowed to operate there.
- Find official signs: Legal places have boards and rates with permission information.
- Use your intuition: When it doesn’t feel right, find another parking place. Better safe than scammed.
Why This Matters
It is expected that digital payments will make life easier, and they do — but they also bring up new opportunities to deceive individuals. The thing is that the majority of us swipe through QR codes without paying much attention to where money gets sent, especially when it comes to minor payments such as parking fees.
MCD must have a list of qualified contractors in public view, which individuals can physically access. The security of payment companies should be enhanced to avoid manipulation. And we all must take a moment and check before paying.
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