Start-up co-founder makes credit card public; this happened next
What's the story
Rahul Krishnan, the co-founder of sexual wellness start-up Bold Care, recently shared his credit card details on X. This daring move quickly went viral and led to hundreds of microtransactions from users. Krishnan's tweet included his card number, expiration date, and security code. He also set a limit for transactions of up to ₹1,000 and promised to share any One-Time Password (OTP), he received in response to the original tweet thread.
Transaction frenzy
Tweet triggers wave of microtransactions
Krishnan kept the stunt going for several hours, sharing numerous OTPs in response to transactions made by users. These transactions spanned various e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Amazon. At one point, he paused to announce a 30-minute break before resuming the sharing of OTPs. He also revealed that his card had a limit of ₹3 lakh.
Card suspension
Krishnan's card gets blocked after 5 hours
After five hours of continuous activity, Krishnan announced that his card had been blocked and he could no longer share OTPs. This development was likely due to his bank flagging the numerous transactions as suspicious activity. Despite this setback, his original tweet has been viewed over 2.3 million times and he shared almost 200 OTPs with users in the original thread.
Public response
Mixed reactions to Krishnan's move
The public's reaction to Krishnan's bold move has been mixed. Some have praised it as an ingenious marketing strategy, while others have criticized it as reckless due to the potential risks and implications for financial security. The exact motivation behind this unusual stunt remains unclear.