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00:00How to identify auto meter scams?
00:07Mumbai incident. An incident in Mumbai went viral where a driver scammed tourists by altering the meter.
00:15Fast running meters. Mumbai police reported that altered meters malfunction and show inflated readings.
00:25Fake meters. Reports and videos of fake meters displaying incorrect readings are surfacing.
00:34Software modifications. Some drivers modify the software in digital meters to inflate fares.
00:42How to avoid scams? Check the small red dot on the right side of the meter for tampering.
00:50Blinking red dot. A blinking red dot indicates tampering. No dot means no tampering.
00:58Another indicator. A blinking light even after turning off the handle indicates a fake meter.
01:06Other scams exist. Various meter related scams are prevalent in some auto rickshaws.
01:15Meter reluctance. Some drivers avoid using the meter and quote inflated fares especially for short distances or night trips.
01:24Fake fare charts. Some drivers show fake or outdated fare charts claiming they are current.
01:32Waiting charges. Drivers might overcharge for waiting time or unnecessarily prolong it.
01:37To increase the fare, some drivers take longer or unnecessary routes.