Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Scam: Elderly Targeted by Fake Mechanics on Roads
Some people are pretending to be mechanics on the roads in Bengaluru to trick drivers, especially older people.
They stop cars and say there's a problem, like a faulty part, that needs fixing immediately.
They then charge a lot of money for the 'repair.'
In a separate incident, people are also asking for a 'road safety fee'.
The victims later find out they were tricked and that no repairs were done.
Fake mechanics are targeting elderly drivers on Hosur Road, Bengaluru.
Scammers claim cars need urgent repairs, often involving fabricated issues.
Victims are charged large sums of money in cash for the fake repairs.
An elderly couple was scammed out of Rs 18,000 for a non-existent repair.
Another incident reported a gang demanding a road safety fee of Rs 400.
- Who
- Elderly drivers, scam artists
- What
- A scam involving fake car repairs and road safety fees.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Hosur Road, Bengaluru
- Why
- To defraud drivers out of money.
- Location
- Hosur Road, Bengaluru
- Victim Type
- Elderly travelers
- Scam
- Fake car repairs/Safety fee
- Amount
- Rs 18,000 (repair), Rs 400 (safety fee)