online shopping fraud
Major E-Commerce Fraud: 332 Premium Smartphones Worth Rs 1.6 Crore Stolen Through Fake Orders in Kerala
Nov 14, 2025 03:05 pm CST
A sophisticated fraud scheme targeting Flipkart's delivery hubs in Kerala's Ernakulam district has resulted in the theft of 332 high-end smartphones valued at Rs 1.61 crore. Four delivery hub managers allegedly used fake customer identities to order premium devices from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, and iQOO between August and October 2025. Ernakulam Rural Cyber Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into this significant e-commerce crime.
Flipkart Delivery Agent Accused of Stealing Customer's Order and Mocking the Victim
Nov 04, 2025 05:50 pm CST
A Flipkart customer reported that an Ekart delivery agent stole his Rs 500 order and laughed when contacted about the theft. The incident sparked widespread criticism online, with many users sharing similar negative experiences with the e-commerce platform's delivery services, highlighting growing trust issues in online shopping.
Bengaluru Engineer Receives Tile Instead of Rs 1.87 Lakh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in Amazon Delivery Scam
Oct 31, 2025 02:20 am CST
A Bengaluru software engineer was shocked to discover a marble tile instead of his Rs 1.87 lakh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphone after unboxing his Amazon delivery. The incident occurred just before Diwali, ruining his festive spirit. After filing reports with cybercrime authorities and local police, Amazon has issued a refund while the investigation continues into this online shopping scam.