Archana Puran Singh’s Son Loses Rs 87,000 In Online Scam: How To Keep Your Money Safe

Aayushmaan Sethi, son of actors Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, recently found himself in a stressful situation after allegedly losing Rs 87,000 in a credit card scam. The incident unfolded at home, right in front of his family, and was later shared with viewers through a vlog by his elder brother, Aaryamann Sethi.

A Shocking Moment Caught on Camera

The incident came to light through Aaryamann’s YouTube channel, where a segment showed Aayushmaan visibly shaken as he revealed what had happened. “My credit card got swiped for Rs 87,000,” he said, immediately drawing concern from his family.

Archana, sitting beside him, reacted without missing a beat. “Just cancel it. Call up the credit card company,” she advised. As Aayushmaan tried to explain, he shared, “They took the money for the entire year under the pretext of a seven-day free trial.” Surprised by the amount, Archana responded, “Rs 87,000?” before repeating her suggestion to cancel the card.

Parmeet, however, stepped in with a more measured approach, saying, “Don’t cancel the card, cancel the payment.”

From Panic to Laughter

What began as a tense moment soon took a lighter turn. Still confused, Aayushmaan asked, “Where do I look for that option?”—a question that had the entire family laughing.

Joining in the banter, Aaryamann teased his younger brother, saying, “You cannot take this money from mumma-papa,” while Archana added, “This is your money.”

Trying to explain himself, Aayushmaan said, “I did this for dad!”
While Parmeet laughed at the comment, Archana reminded him, “He will take that money from you. So what are you so happy for?”

Parmeet clarified his reaction, saying, “I am not happy, I am just wondering how much he’s panicking over this.”

Trouble Reaching the Bank

Amid the chaos, Aayushmaan attempted to contact his bank but struggled to get through, expressing his frustration with a simple, “Really?”

The conversation also brought up an earlier financial mishap. Aaryamann recalled, “When we were doing recce for my song ‘Choti Baatein’, Aayushmaan received a message saying around Rs 80,000 had been debited from his PlayStation account, which he never got back.”

Clarifying the current situation, Aayushmaan explained, “Someone has taken money from my credit card without my permission. They had these options for seven-day trials, promising they would charge after the seventh day. But they charged me for the entire year in one go… without asking my permission.”

Family Weighs In

Parmeet suggested that rushing into things may have led to the issue, saying, “You are always in a hurry.” Aayushmaan, however, disagreed, responding, “I wasn’t in a hurry. And I was doing your job.”

The candid family moment, filled with concern, confusion, and humor, has since caught the attention of viewers—offering both a glimpse into their dynamic and a reminder to be cautious with online subscriptions and free trial offers.

Online scams are getting smarter, but most of them still rely on catching you off guard. A few practical habits can make a big difference in keeping your money safe:

Start with the basics: don’t trust urgency
Scammers often create panic—“your account will be blocked,” “you’ve won a prize,” or “act now.” Take a pause. Real banks or companies won’t pressure you like that.

Never share sensitive details
Keep your OTPs, PINs, passwords, CVV numbers, and UPI collect approvals strictly private. No legitimate organization will ask for these over calls, messages, or emails.

Verify before you pay
If you get a payment request (especially on UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm), double-check the name and reason. Remember:
Be cautious with unknown links & QR codes
Don’t click on random links or scan QR codes from strangers. These can lead to fake websites that steal your data or trigger unwanted payments.

Use official apps and websites only
Download apps only from trusted stores and type website URLs yourself. Avoid logging in through links sent via SMS or email.

Enable alerts and limits
Turn on SMS/email alerts for transactions and set daily transaction limits in your banking app. This helps you act quickly if something goes wrong.

Use strong, unique passwords
Avoid using the same password everywhere. Consider a password manager and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.

Watch out for fake customer care
Many scammers pose as support agents. Always find official helpline numbers from the company’s website—not from search ads or random posts.

Avoid public Wi-Fi for transactions
Public networks can be insecure. Use mobile data or a trusted network when accessing banking or payment apps.

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