Online Shopping Fraud

Everything you need to know about online shopping fraud — and how to report it.

What is it

Fake e-commerce sites, social media stores, or sellers who take advance payment and never deliver goods or refunds.

Warning signs

Too-good-to-be-true discounts, payment only via UPI to personal numbers, no address/return policy, pressure to pay outside the platform.

How to prevent it

Shop on known platforms, pay via escrow/COD where possible, verify seller reviews, never transfer to personal accounts.

Were you affected?

Report it now — a complaint number is generated instantly.