7 Warning Signs of an iPhone 17 Pro Max Scam on Flipkart

7 Warning Signs of an iPhone 17 Pro Max Scam on Flipkart

1. The 'Refurbished Sold as New' Scam

Scammers may attempt to sell you a refurbished iPhone 17 Pro Max as if it were brand new. Signs of this include inconsistent performance, pre-installed apps that shouldn't be there, or the device showing signs of previous use. Always check the model number in settings (Settings > General > About) where 'F' indicates a refurbished device, whereas 'M' signifies a new one. Be wary if the seller avoids detailed inspection or offers unusually low prices for a premium device.

2. The Fake Courier OTP Request

You might receive a call or message from someone claiming to be a Flipkart delivery agent, asking for an OTP to 'verify' your delivery or 'cancel' a supposed issue. Sharing this OTP can grant them access to your account and financial details. Remember, legitimate delivery personnel will not ask for your OTP to complete a delivery; they may ask for the last four digits of your order for verification, but never the OTP.

3. The 'Low Price' Ad Redirect

Deceptive ads on social media or other platforms might showcase heavily discounted iPhone 17 Pro Max models, often with urgent timers or counterfeit Flipkart branding. Clicking these ads can lead to phishing websites designed to steal your login credentials or financial information. Always verify the URL and ensure you are on the official Flipkart website or app before proceeding with any purchase.

4. The Open-Box Inspection Swap

While Flipkart offers 'Open Box Delivery,' some delivery agents may pressure you to share the OTP before you can thoroughly inspect the product. They might claim they cannot wait or that only a quick seal opening is permitted. This can allow them to swap the genuine iPhone with a counterfeit or a dummy product. Insist on a thorough inspection before confirming delivery and sharing any OTP. If the delivery agent refuses, refuse the delivery.

5. Counterfeit Product Sales

Scammers may sell convincing counterfeit iPhone 17 Pro Max units that look authentic but perform poorly and have non-functional features. These fakes might even have a legitimate serial number that passes initial checks. Be critical of extremely low prices, especially for a high-value device like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, as such offers are often too good to be true.

6. Incorrect Item Return Fraud

This scam involves receiving the wrong item and then facing difficulties with returns. Sellers might send a different model or a completely different product, hoping the buyer won't notice or that the return process will be too cumbersome. Always meticulously check the product against your order details immediately upon receipt.

7. SuperCoin Account Takeover

Fraudsters may target your Flipkart account, including your SuperCoin balance, by acquiring your login credentials through phishing or other social engineering tactics. They might impersonate Flipkart support to trick you into revealing sensitive information like OTPs needed to access your account and redeem your SuperCoins fraudulently. Secure your account with a strong, unique password and enable two-factor authentication.