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Bengaluru Techie Scammed: Rs 1.87 Lakh Smartphone Swapped for a Tile
A Bengaluru software engineer was scammed when a Rs 1.87 Lakh smartphone ordered from Amazon was replaced with a tile, prompting an ongoing investigation and subsequent refund.
- On October 14, a software engineer in Bangalore named Premanand ordered a Samsung smartphone for Rs 1.87 Lakh through the Amazon app, paying entirely with his credit card.
- Upon receiving the package on October 18, Premanand recorded an unboxing video, only to discover a piece of tile instead of the expected smartphone.
- Amazon has since refunded the amount of Rs 1.87 Lakh to Premanand while the investigation into the delivery scam continues.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the vulnerabilities in online shopping systems, highlighting the need for stricter security measures against delivery scams, particularly as e-commerce grows in popularity.