Man shared his credit card with a woman for 10 seconds– here’s what happened next

In the age of virtual networking, unusual messages in professional inboxes have almost become routine. But every now and then, one interaction cuts through the noise, not for its creativity, but for how blatantly it crosses a line.
That’s exactly what happened to Harnoor Saluja, a communications professional, when she received a message on LinkedIn that was anything but work-related. What started as a simple connection request quickly turned into a moment that would catch the internet’s attention– and start a much-needed conversation around personal boundaries in professional spaces.
“Yes, this is a real story. No, I wasn't prepared either”

The message she received was short, surprising, and unsettling. “I’m sending you my credit card for just 10 seconds. If you can load, you can do shopping from this.” In a now-viral LinkedIn post, Harnoor shared how the interaction unfolded– and how she processed those ten strange seconds.
“Yes, this is a real story. No, I wasn't prepared either,” she wrote, acknowledging the disbelief many readers felt. She added, half-jokingly, that she wasn’t sure what the sender was actually testing– “my internet speed, my sense of morality, or my Squid Game-style reflexes.”
She continued with a creative breakdown of what crossed her mind in those brief moments: “In those 10 seconds, I: Added a standing desk (to stand up for women in marketing), Wondered if I should buy a mic to narrate this saga as a podcast, And closed the tab like I close emotional availability: swiftly and without warning, Scrolled through skincare (because healing from this trauma needs retinol).”

Her closing line summed up the entire encounter with clarity and conviction: “If sending your credit card is your idea of ‘networking,’ please know– my internet may be fast, but my morals are faster.”
Responses poured in– From applause to shared stories
The internet, naturally, had a lot to say. Comments ranged from supportive to relatable, with many echoing her message while others shared their own awkward online experiences.
One user jokingly remarked, “At least he could send it for 10 minutes,” to which Harnoor responded with sharp humour: “Even 10 minutes wouldn't buy us enough therapy for this one.” Others chimed in with notes of encouragement and admiration: “Can I borrow your reflexes for my next solo trip? ...just to be safe,” “That's more like my girl,” “Wow,” “Proud of you, dear.”
Some even revealed similar encounters they’d faced online. One shared: “An influencer sent me a DM saying I commented on his post, so he wanted to transfer me money as a gift. I politely refused twice. He insisted until I blocked him.”
A larger point about professionalism online
While Harnoor’s story made many laugh, it also highlighted a growing concern about blurred boundaries in online workspaces. Platforms like LinkedIn were created to connect professionals, but interactions like these reveal a disconnect between intention and respect.
Her calm, composed, and clever response is what made this post stand out. Rather than confront with anger, she brought attention to the issue with clarity and grace, sparking a much-needed conversation without losing her voice in the noise.