• Scammers create fake websites that mimic real e-commerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart, etc.
• These sites look identical to official platforms and offer fake discounts.
• Victims pay for products that are never delivered.
• Example: Fake E-Commerce Website Scam – ₹25 lakh stolen from buyers.

2. Fake E-Commerce Websites Scam (2023)

Steps of the Fraud:

1. Creation of Fake Websites: A gang developed fraudulent e-commerce sites mimicking legitimate platforms, complete with attractive deals and discounts.
2. Promotion via Social Media: They advertised these fake sites through social media channels, luring unsuspecting customers with unbeatable offers.
3. Collection of Payments: Customers, enticed by the deals, placed orders and made payments through these fraudulent platforms.
4. Non-Delivery of Products: After receiving payments, the fraudsters failed to deliver the purchased items, leaving customers empty-handed.
5. Investigation and Arrests: Following multiple complaints, the police investigated and arrested two individuals involved in the scam, uncovering transactions worth over ₹25 lakh from 15 victims.