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Influencer's Diwali Wish Sparks Lakhs in Prank Orders
13 Oct
Summary
- An influencer faced prank COD orders worth lakhs for Diwali.
- He requested Diwali sweets and received unwanted electronics.
- Harassment forced the influencer to flee his hometown.
An influencer from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, inadvertently became the target of extensive online pranks after sharing his address to receive Diwali sweets. Instead of festive treats, he was inundated with Cash on Delivery orders for expensive household items, including a television valued at Rs 1.69 lakh.
The situation escalated as numerous fake orders, reportedly worth lakhs, were placed in his name, causing significant distress to the influencer and involving delivery workers who travelled long distances. Repeated pleas for the prank to stop went unheeded.
Facing escalating harassment and the inability to pay for the unsolicited items, the influencer eventually announced he was leaving his hometown. This incident underscores the severe consequences of online misuse of personal information and fraudulent ordering practices.
