Real scam stories from across India. No names, no numbers, only the tricks, so the next person spots them.
Stories tagged #olxscam
The "army officer" listing is one of the oldest marketplace tricks. A scooter is listed at a very good price by a seller who says he is in the army and has just been transferred. He sends a photo of an ID card and a uniform to build trust.
He cannot meet because he is on duty, so the scooter will come through the "army courier". First a delivery charge, then a "gate pass" fee, then a refundable…
From the ScamBhai desk: a composite of common reports, not one person's story
Common tarika: Aapne OLX ya Facebook Marketplace pe purana sofa daala. Ek "buyer" turant ready ho jata hai, mol-bhaav bhi nahi karta. Kehta hai "main advance bhej raha hoon, bas request accept kar lo".
Phone pe UPI request aati hai jisme likha hota hai "Receive ₹8,500". Accept karke PIN daalte hi paise aate nahi, balki aapke account se kat jaate hain. Phir woh kehta hai galti se ho gaya, dobara…
From the ScamBhai desk: a composite of common reports, not one person's story