NewKerala.com

Bengaluru Techie's Shock: Rs 1.85 Lakh Phone Replaced by Tile Piece

A Bengaluru software engineer experienced a shocking delivery scam when he received a tile piece instead of his expensive smartphone. Premanand had ordered a Samsung Z Fold worth Rs 1.85 lakh through Amazon during Diwali. The package arrived sealed and looked completely authentic, but contained only a tile inside the phone box. He immediately recorded the unboxing and filed complaints with both Amazon and cyber police, who are now investigating the incident.

Key Points: Bengaluru Techie Gets Tile Instead of Samsung Phone in Amazon Scam

  • Senior techie Premanand ordered Samsung Z Fold phone worth Rs 1.85 lakh through Amazon app
  • Package contained tile piece matching phone's weight to avoid suspicion
  • Delivery happened one day earlier than scheduled date with OTP verification
  • Victim recorded unboxing video and filed complaint through National Cyber Reporting Portal
2 min read

Delivery 'scam': Bengaluru techie gets tile piece instead of Rs 1.85 lakh smartphone

Bengaluru software engineer Premanand receives tile piece instead of Rs 1.85 lakh Samsung Z Fold phone in Amazon delivery scam. Police investigation underway.

"Both the Amazon cover and mobile box appeared original. But instead of the phone, there was a tile inside. - Premanand"

Bengaluru, Oct 30

A software engineer has filed a complaint with the Kumaraswamy Layout police station in Bengaluru after falling victim to a delivery "scam", in which he allegedly received a piece of tile instead of a mobile phone worth Rs 1.85 lakh.

The victim has been identified as Premanand, a senior techie.

According to the complaint, he had purchased a Samsung Z Fold mobile phone worth Rs 1.85 lakh through the Amazon app and made full payment during Diwali. The order was delivered to him on the scheduled date.

However, Premanand was shocked to find a piece of tile inside the package instead of the phone. When he tried contacting the delivery boy, there was no response. He immediately filed a complaint through the National Cyber Reporting Portal (NCRP).

Premanand stated that the accused had placed a piece of tile roughly equal in weight to the phone, which is why he did not suspect anything while accepting the delivery. He also recorded a video while opening the sealed box.

Premanand explained, "I had placed the order on Amazon and received a message stating that the product would be delivered on October 20. However, the package was delivered a day earlier, on October 19. They asked for the OTP, and it was not an open-box delivery. After giving the OTP and receiving the package, I later opened it to find a piece of tile instead of the phone."

"It came in a sealed pack. Both the Amazon cover and the mobile box appeared original. But instead of the phone, there was a tile inside. I recorded a video while opening the package from the beginning. I also contacted Amazon customer care and reported the fraud. They assured me that the matter would be resolved within four to five days," he added.

The techie has handed over the video recordings and documents to the police. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Smart move by Premanand to record the unboxing video! That's the only way to prove your case these days. I've started doing the same for all expensive deliveries after hearing similar stories from friends in Bengaluru's tech parks.
M
Michael C
As someone working in e-commerce logistics, I can say this is an inside job. The delivery being early, sealed package with correct weight - someone in the supply chain replaced the phone. Amazon's vendor verification process needs serious improvement.
A
Ananya R
Rs 1.85 lakh for a phone? That's more than many people's monthly salary! But still, no one deserves to be cheated like this. Hope Amazon refunds his money quickly and the police catch the culprits. This is why I prefer buying from physical stores for expensive items.
S
Sarah B
I appreciate that he filed through NCRP immediately. Many people don't know about cyber crime reporting portals. This should be standard procedure for all online fraud cases. The system actually works if you follow the right channels.
V
Vikram M
While I sympathize with Premanand, let's not jump to conclusions. There have been cases where customers made false claims. The video evidence and police investigation will reveal the truth. Both companies and customers need to be careful in the digital age. 🤔

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50