Flipkart offers are available on their official website and mobile app and they do not sell their products through any external link like this
Even in rural areas, online purchases are becoming more common due to the rise of online shopping sites. These sites often offer better discounts than local commercial establishments, which attracts many customers. Recently, a post has been circulating that claims a major sale has been announced on the leading e-commerce site Flipkart. The video accompanying the post explains that juicers from top brands can be purchased for just Rs 299 during a flash sale. Let’s review this claim.
The video explains that the flash sale is going on at Flipkart where a juicer priced at Rs.12000/- will be available for just Rs. 299/- in a huge offer. The voice in Hindi, suggests to click on the link attached along with. Moreover, it concludes this offer will be available only after visiting the link provided.
But on investigation we found that this is a scam and Flipkart Company is not giving any such offer.
Fact Findings
The video explains that a flash sale is ongoing on Flipkart, where a juicer originally priced at Rs. 12,000 is available for just Rs. 299 as part of a huge promotion. The voice, speaking in Hindi, suggests clicking on the attached link. Furthermore, it claims this offer is accessible only through the provided link.
However, our investigation revealed that this is a scam, and Flipkart is not offering any such promotion.
Fact Findings
To verify the authenticity of this claim, we visited Flipkart’s official website to check if such an offer exists. We found several warnings from Flipkart advising customers not to fall for such scams. They have clearly stated that fraudsters are misusing the company’s name to deceive people.
Their warning (archived link) goes like: Have you recently received an email, call, SMS, WhatsApp or Telegram message, or any other social media message claiming to provide unbelievable discounts and offers from Flipkart? Look again, and make sure that the message is authentic. Such messages are not sent by official Flipkart channels, but by fraudsters and scammers who intend to deceive you. If you are not careful, you may end up becoming a victim of fraud, and you may lose both your money and your personal data. Fraudsters intend to make a fast buck by misappropriating the familiar and trustworthy name of Flipkart. You are advised not to trust these fraudulent individuals or agencies with your money, or with your personal and financial information. Always check with authentic and original Flipkart sources first.”
Flipkart has made it clear on its official website (archived link) that many scams are being carried out using Flipkart’s name with links to fraudulent websites, and people should be aware.
For further clarification, we contacted Flipkart Customer Care. They informed us that “Flipkart A Commerce” is misusing the company’s name to conduct scams. Offers claiming huge discounts often include fraudulent links to other websites. Any genuine offers from Flipkart will be displayed on their official website or mobile app, and their festival offers are directly advertised in mainstream media. Clicking on an offer via SMS will redirect you to our official website or mobile app. You can find our official website at https://www.flipkart.com/. Always verify the authenticity of any offer you receive from Flipkart. Acting rashly could result in falling victim to fraudsters.
If offer messages appearing to be from Flipkart redirect you to other scam websites, do not provide your money or personal information. Not only will you not receive the product, but you will also become a victim of fraud.
If you believe you have been scammed, report it to the police as soon as possible. This can help you resolve the situation and prevent others from becoming victims of similar scams. The safest way to avoid being scammed is to verify the authenticity of offer messages that use Flipkart’s name and logo before responding to them.
Title:Beware of cheap branded juicers scam falsely running in the name of Flipkart…
Written By: Deepa MResult: False
