A recent viral social media post has set off alarms among regular Delhi Metro commuters. A passenger revealed an encounter with a stranger who claimed that the Delhi Metro server was down and requested ₹570 in cash to recharge his metro card. This seemingly small request turned into a much bigger story when the post gained traction, warning others of a potentially widespread Delhi Metro scam. With rising digital payments and a busy public transport network, scammers are finding new ways to exploit the public — and this one has drawn serious attention.