In recent years, with the widespread application of smartphones and mobile networks, a mobile payment craze has swept the world, and various merchants have adopted different mobile payment methods, even some merchants no longer accept cash.
Recently, a Japanese netizen discovered while camping during their vacation that even camping areas have introduced mobile payments and no longer accept cash payments. However, this camping area is located in a remote mountainous area where signals from major telecommunications companies are unable to cover, leaving all campers shocked and at a loss. Let’s learn about the hidden risks of mobile payments together!
We were about 10 people and tried various methods, but we found that no matter which telecom company we were with, we couldn’t receive the signal and couldn’t make the payment at all. What a trap
Not long ago, Japan wasLong weekendDuring holidays, many people take advantage of this opportunity to go camping. This Japanese netizen with the username “Cat Head” also came to the Daozhi Village campsite in Yamanashi Prefecture, hoping to enjoy a pleasant vacation.
However, upon arrival, he found that there was a sign at the entrance indicating that the management fee did not accept cash. He had to fill in the number of companions and driving information online, and then complete the payment through mobile payment.
The problem is that this camping site is located in a remote mountainous area, and campers look at each other in confusion to find that no one’s phone can receive the signal, leaving everyone stunned.
This camping site is located in a rather remote valley
“ Cat Head; Later, a free Wi Fi service was found near the administrator’s office, and the payment was successful. At the same time, they complained that if they want to implement mobile payments in such remote areas, they should at least provide sufficient network support.
Finally, I walked up to the management room and connected to the internet, completing the payment. I don’t know if anyone else has also succeeded
The entrance should not be labeled with QR codes, but should directly state ‘Please go to the management room for online payment’
It’s better to say that almost all the administrators in this camping area are not here, and there is no on-site service
His experience sparked discussions among netizens about mobile payments.
We don’t accept cash! We only accept mobile payments! “→” But there’s no signal here! Is this funny
I also went to Daodao Zhicun before, but there was no signal on the mountain there. I insisted on using mobile payment, which was really outrageous
It’s better to move this sign to a place with a signal
It’s more practical to put a sturdy cash box
Is it too risky to use free Wi Fi for card swiping or mobile payments? Even if I have internet access, I don’t want to use it. Someone set up free Wi Fi in a non cash parking lot and then stole the card
It seems that the Starlink network needs to be used here to enable tourists to use mobile payments
Tourists without star chains should go back
How would you respond to such a situation?