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Mumbai Bakery Says Customer Used AI Image to Seek ₹1,820 Zomato Refund

The shop’s Instagram post detailing mismatched details in the picture has prompted calls for tighter proof requirements on delivery apps.

Overview

  • Dessert Therapy said the submitted photo showed telltale flaws, including unrealistic cream, malformed strawberries and a topper reading “Aappy Birthda,” indicating it was AI-generated.
  • The customer, identified as Aditi Singh, claimed the Almond Praline Strawberries Dark Chocolate Cake had chocolate spillage and appeared to have fallen on one side, seeking a full refund.
  • The order was placed via Zomato, and the bakery said it regularly faces false or doctored complaints on Zomato and Swiggy.
  • Reactions to the Instagram post included suggestions to require unboxing videos and to maintain a pan-India ban list for fraudulent customers.
  • No policy changes by Zomato or legal consequences for the customer were reported as of the latest coverage.