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Your Love For Amazon, Flipkart Freedom, Rakhi Sale Offers May Land You In Trouble: Check Tips To Be Safe

Amazon and Flipkart are offering great deals and hefty discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and more for their customers ahead of Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan. Amid the ongoing Amazon Great Freedom Festive Sale 2024 and Flipkart Flagship Sale, the chances of delivery or online scams could increase. To avoid these scams, you can follow the tips mentioned below.

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Updated:Aug 07, 2024, 05:12 PM IST

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Record The Unboxing Of Parcel

Consider video recording the unpacking of the parcel. If there is any fault in the item, you can file a formal complaint with evidence to confirm you received the correct product.

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Sharing the OTP

Never share the OTP with anyone except the delivery executive. Once you have shared the OTP and the item shows as 'delivered' on the app, do not return it.

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In Case of Complaints

For any queries or complaints, consumers must contact the official support provided on the website or app. If the delivery agent requests additional money, file a complaint with the shopping platform.

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Gadget Installations

If you have purchased gadgets that need professional installation, use the official installation service team.

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Delivery Location

You must avoid agreeing to meet the delivery executive at any location other than the assigned one.

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Take Note

Since offline delivery scams are possible, you must take note of the delivery person, the date and time of the product handover, and keep the receipt safe.

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Returns And Replacements

Users must hand over their returns or replacement items to designated executives.

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Delivery Phone Calls

You must avoid answering calls from delivery agents' phones or taking random calls, as they could potentially be from scammers. (Image Credit: Freepik)