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Scam guide

Fake shopping seller and advance-payment scam

Fraud sellers use huge discounts, copied product photos, fake tracking, no COD, and pressure for advance UPI or bank transfer.

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Risk signals

  • Price far below market
  • No cash on delivery
  • Only UPI/bank transfer
  • New social profile
  • Copied reviews or product images

Verify first

  • Reverse-search product photos
  • Check seller age and reviews
  • Use buyer-protected payment
  • Avoid deals outside marketplace checkout

What to do

  • Do not pay outside trusted checkout
  • Keep invoice, chat and payment proofs
  • Report seller to marketplace/social platform
  • Dispute payment quickly if scammed