Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Reddit User Asks How to Report Friend for Swiggy Instamart Refund Scam
Imagine a game where you order toys.
After you get your toys, you pretend one is missing.
A person on Reddit says his friend does this with food delivery on an app called Swiggy Instamart.
He tells the app he didn't get an expensive item, and the app quickly gives him his money back.
The Reddit user thinks this is wrong because it's like stealing and hurts the delivery company.
He's asking other people what he should do about his friend.
Some people say to ignore it, others say to tell Swiggy, and some think Swiggy's system will eventually catch the friend.
They also worry that this kind of behavior is common and hard to stop.
A Reddit user revealed that his friend allegedly defrauds Swiggy Instamart by falsely claiming missing items to get refunds.
The friend reportedly receives full delivery, then claims one costly item was missing, leading to quick refunds without substantial proof.
The Reddit user initially found it amusing but now considers the act highly unethical and is seeking advice on reporting it.
Other Reddit users debated whether to report the friend, with some suggesting Swiggy's system might detect the pattern and block the account.
Some commenters expressed broader concerns about ethics and morals being disregarded in such situations.
- Who
- A Reddit user and his friend
- What
- The friend allegedly scammed Swiggy Instamart for refunds by falsely claiming missing items.
- When
- The friend allegedly does this at least once a month.
- Where
- Bangalore (friend's location)
- Why
- To obtain free items through fraudulent refund claims.
Report the Friend
Do Not Report / Let it Play Out
Reporting the friend
Report the Friend
The Reddit user feels ethically obligated to report the friend's fraudulent activity to Swiggy.
Do Not Report / Let it Play Out
Reporting could unnecessarily involve the Reddit user and might lead to complications.
Consequences for the friend
Report the Friend
Reporting could lead to account suspension, blacklisting, or even legal action for fraud.
Do Not Report / Let it Play Out
Swiggy's internal systems are likely to flag the suspicious pattern, leading to account blocking or cessation of refunds naturally.
Ethical implications
Report the Friend
The friend's actions are clearly unethical and harmful to the platform and honest customers.
Do Not Report / Let it Play Out
Some believe such unethical behavior is widespread and difficult to fix, with the platform eventually addressing it.
- Platform
- Swiggy Instamart
- Alleged Scam Method
- Claiming missing items for refunds without proof
- Location of Friend
- Bangalore
- Frequency of Scam
- At least once a month