The 7 Most Common Scams Targeting Antique Collectible Item Buyers on Flipkart

The 'Low Price' Ad Redirect: Be wary of advertisements featuring antique collectibles at unusually low prices. These often lead to fake websites designed to steal your financial information or deliver counterfeit items.

Counterfeit Beauty/Perfume Bait: While less common for antique collectibles, scammers might use the allure of high-value items to bait you. They might advertise a desirable collectible at a low price but then try to upsell you to a much more expensive, potentially fake, item, or switch to selling counterfeit versions of the item if it's a replica.

The 'Order Verification' Phish: Scammers may send fake emails or messages impersonating Flipkart, claiming there's an issue with your order for a collectible. They'll provide a link to 'verify' details, which leads to a phishing site designed to steal your login credentials or payment information.

Fake Courier OTP Request: Be cautious if someone claiming to be a courier asks for an OTP to deliver your antique collectible. Legitimate delivery processes rarely require OTPs for delivery confirmation from the buyer. This is often a tactic to gain access to your phone or accounts.

Refurbished Sold as New: While less applicable to unique antiques, this scam can occur if a seller is trying to pass off a restored or replica item as a genuine, original antique. Always scrutinize descriptions and seller ratings for signs of misrepresentation.

Incorrect Item Return Fraud: Scammers might arrange to return a different, less valuable, or damaged item after purchasing a genuine antique collectible, hoping the seller won't notice. Thorough documentation and inspection of returned items are crucial.

SuperCoin Account Takeover: While not directly related to the item itself, scammers may try to gain access to your Flipkart account, including your SuperCoins, to fund fraudulent purchases or steal your stored payment information.