Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Bengaluru Man Scammed, Receives Tile Instead of Expensive Phone
A man in Bengaluru, Premanand, ordered a very expensive phone called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Amazon for about $2,200.
When his package arrived, he was shocked to find only a plain white tile inside instead of his new phone.
He had recorded himself opening the box to show what was inside.
Premanand reported this to the police, who are now investigating the scam.
This is a warning for everyone to be careful when ordering things online, as sometimes people try to trick you.
A Bengaluru software engineer, Premanand, ordered a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for ₹1.86 lakh from Amazon.
He received the package on October 19 and found a white tile inside instead of the smartphone.
Premanand documented the unboxing on video and filed a police complaint.
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
Authorities are warning the public to be cautious with online orders and avoid sharing personal details via unknown links.
- Who
- Premanand, a software engineer in Bengaluru
- What
- Received a white tile instead of a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphone worth ₹1.86 lakh, which he ordered from Amazon.
- When
- The package was delivered on October 19.
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Alleged scam during an online purchase, leading to a police investigation.
Victim's Experience
Official Response & Warning
The Order
Victim's Experience
Premanand paid ₹1.86 lakh for a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, expecting to receive the phone.
Official Response & Warning
Police have registered an FIR related to the incident and are investigating the fraud.
Delivery Contents
Victim's Experience
Upon unboxing the delivered package, Premanand discovered it contained a white tile instead of the ordered smartphone.
Official Response & Warning
Authorities are issuing warnings to the public about being careful with online orders and not sharing sensitive information through suspicious links or calls.
- Victim Name
- Premanand
- Victim Profession
- Software Engineer
- Ordered Item
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Amount Paid
- ₹1.86 lakh
- E-commerce Platform
- Amazon
- Order Date
- October 14
- Delivery Date
- October 19
- Received Item
- White tile
Sources
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