Instead of assuming, why not check the app yourself to see if they are real people?

“Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions destroyed.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche

You can download the app and see for yourself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I believe QR payments are popular in India as well.

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