Bengaluru Residents Warned of Evolving Delivery Scams Using Fake Orders

Reports detail fraudulent calls and unauthorized orders linked to major e-commerce platforms, raising concerns about security and data breaches.

Bengaluru residents have reported receiving fraudulent calls from individuals posing as delivery agents for platforms like Swiggy and Flipkart.
Victims describe incidents involving fake orders, such as a woman receiving a call about a parcel she never ordered, which later turned out to be nonexistent.
Another user reported an unauthorized cash-on-delivery Flipkart order triggered by an automated call, with customer service offering little assistance.
Reddit users have shared similar experiences, warning of scams involving unsolicited packages or fake emails claiming high-value orders.
Concerns have been raised about potential data breaches and security lapses, with calls for victims to escalate issues to cybercrime authorities.