Bengaluru woman’s iPhone 15 delivery attempt by fraudster during Flipkart's sale prompts scam awareness.
In Bengaluru, India, a woman ordered an iPhone 15 through Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale, opting for Open Box Delivery (OBD) to inspect the item. A fraudster, posing as a delivery agent, attempted to deliver a large package without allowing inspection. The customer's sibling recorded the incident, prompting the scammer to flee. A legitimate delivery agent later arrived, completing the OBD and delivering the actual iPhone. This incident underscores online shopping risks.
September 30, 2024
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