A man from Delhi lost over Rs 1 lakh after clicking on a social media ad that promised a 75% discount at Big Bazaar but never delivered the purchased items.
The man used his ICICI bank debit card for the transaction, which was subsequently hacked, resulting in unauthorized deductions from his account.
The victim filed an FIR and reported similar scam offers in the names of Ali Khan and Monsoon Offers on Facebook.
To stay safe while shopping online, users should verify the authenticity of the website, avoid making payments to unverified sources, and consider using cash on delivery when purchasing from unverified pages.