7 Warning Signs of Scams When Buying a Gaming PC Custom Build on Flipkart

Be extremely wary of listings with prices that are significantly lower than market value. Scammers often use these 'too good to be true' offers to lure you into clicking on malicious links or redirecting you to fake websites where they can steal your personal or financial information [1].

While 'Open Box' deliveries can sometimes offer savings, be cautious. Scammers may exploit this by swapping genuine high-end components with counterfeit or dummy parts before delivery [5]. Always thoroughly inspect all components during the open-box inspection and record the entire process on video.

Sellers might try to pass off refurbished or used gaming PC components as brand new. Look for manufacturing dates and check warranty information carefully. If a product seems older than expected or has unclear warranty terms, it might be a refurbished item being misrepresented [6].

Never share One-Time Passwords (OTPs) with delivery personnel or anyone claiming to be from customer support. Scammers might pressure you to share an OTP under the guise of completing delivery or resolving an issue, but this is a common tactic to gain unauthorized access to your accounts or authorize fraudulent transactions [4].

Be suspicious of unsolicited calls or messages claiming to be from Flipkart for 'order verification.' Scammers use this to phish for sensitive information like your order ID, payment details, and bank account information. Always verify such claims by contacting Flipkart directly through their official channels [2].

Receiving a call stating you've won a lucky draw, especially for an expensive item like a gaming PC, is often a scam. These calls are designed to extract personal information or money from you under the false pretense of a prize. Legitimate platforms rarely conduct such unsolicited lucky draws for high-value items [2].

This scam involves a seller accepting a return but then claiming the returned item is incorrect or damaged. In the context of a gaming PC, a scammer might receive a genuine PC and return a box of rocks or a faulty component, then claim the customer sent it back. Always document the unboxing of returned items and ensure the seller's return policy is clear and robust.