Scam warning! The latter’s fake Flipkart Pay agents are scamming buyers, reports reveal
The festival season is in full swing in India Diwali 2024 reach and shoppers are flocking to stores and online platforms. In this context, e-commerce sites are launching one offer after another to attract customers, offering attractive discounts on electronic devices such as smartphones, including smartphones. iPhone 15. While these offers are enticing, there is one significant risk you should be aware of—scams. One particular scam is targeting Flipkart users, exploiting the ‘Pay later’ option to trick people into revealing their one-time passwords (OTPs) and other sensitive information, as reported by Indian Technology Today.
For the uninitiated, Flipkart’s Pay Later is a credit option that allows customers to buy products and pay later, similar to a credit card. But reports show that scammers are using this feature to trick unsuspecting users into revealing their OTP.
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Flipkart Pay Later Scam: How Does It Work?
Fear is the main tactic scammers use to reach you, and this scam is no different. The scammer contacts the victim, claiming someone is trying to access their Flipkart Pay Later account, creating a sense of urgency and anxiety. Taking advantage of this fear, scammers pose as Flipkart agents, instructing victims to dial or press certain numbers on their phone to stop the scam.
The scammer then ups the ante to appear more legitimate by asking for an OTP to be sent to the victim’s phone. This is how the scam works and under no circumstances should you provide an OTP to anyone. India Today Tech reports that one of the employees encountered this scam, but they caught it in time.
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Top ways to stay safe
As standard practice in cases like this, always verify the caller before proceeding with any instructions. Even then, remember that no legitimate entity, including Flipkart or any bank, will ask for your OTP over the phone. If someone asks for OTP then it is a scam. Another way you can stay safe is to stay calm and patient. Fraudsters often rely on fear to pressure victims into revealing sensitive information, such as banking passwords or OTPs. They may even try to convince victims to share their screen remotely.
Be cautious and proceed only after understanding the situation. And if you realize you are being scammed, report it immediately to the authorities. Reporting scams can help prevent others from falling victim to similar scams in the future.
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