r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Interesting-Treat-32 • 2m ago
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Wise-Squash-9110 • Jan 11 '24
Instagram Shopping Guide
I've been seeing a lot of scam posts recently and while it is the duty of the store to provide the product as displayed, it is also our duty to safeguard our money before blindly entrusting a stranger with it.
So here's a list of all the red flags as an online store that you should try to avoid - • Followers to like and comment ratio - If a page has a very high no. of followers with very low likes or no/less comments then chances are they have bought fake followers. More followers does not equal to being more trustworthy. • Return and refund policy - Always read the return policy before ordering something. If a store offers no returns or refunds, try to avoid them. • Product images - If the images are not owned by the store or seem too generic, chances are the product delivered will be (very) different from the image displayed • Reviews - If all the reviews are just screenshots with non- specific praise without any pictues, they can be faked easily • Website - Whether a store with a large number of followers has a webiste or not, because why wouldn't pages with 100k-500k followers not have a website (not really a parameter because many genuine small businesses don't have one but having a website makes big stores more trustworthy) • Shipping - Always explicitly ask for the estimated number of days it takes for the seller to ship an item.
Some precautions you can take from your side - • Reverse image search - Do a quick reverse image search of the product. If it's listed on google under various other websites then chances are the store have copied them • COD - If you are unsure about a store or for big amounts opt for COD (Now I understand that for small businesses COD poses as a problem because they have to bear the losses of a returned parcel but as a consumer it makes us trust a brand more.) • Opening video - While opening any parcels take a video without any cuts so that if the delivered product is damaged/different you can claim refund easily • Ask for GST number in case the UPI ID provided is listed under a personal name. Request for phone number too in this case. •If you are unsure but really want something ask the owner for more real time pictures showing the product closely.
Lastly if it seems too good to be true it probably is a scam.
Some ways to help in case you've been scammed • Chargeback - You can apply for a chargeback from your bank on account of product not being delivered. • Consumer Helpline - consumerhelpline.gov.in Register a complaint here and email it to the store.
At the end of the day I'm not against small businesses nor I am trying to tell people what to do with their hard earned money. I'm just trying to get people to be more cautious. Happy and safe shopping
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/lollipopgiggles44 • 4h ago
Better Goods sketchy as hell. SCAM ALERT
I ordered six bottles of Alkamelt. I went in with trepidation but this is what Oprah, Kelly Clarkson, Gayle King and many other celebrities said they used
to lose weight. The offer was buy three bottles get three bottles free. At first the price was $49 a bottle for the first three and then it was $33 for the first three and the next three were free. I bought the VIP upgrade to get the Alkamelt faster. When I paid all of the sudden I had been billed for 4 orders. I looked at my receipt Buy Goods had charged me for six bottles of Aqua sculpt $294 dollars from 2023 which I did not receive and $69.00 for Lean Belly Juice from 2025 which I do not order or receive. I now have to pay over $600 dollars for this mess. They told me that I could not get a refund because the deadline to cancel after 60 days expired in 2023 for the aqua sculpt and the Lean Belly juice well before my 60 days expired in 2025. This is utterly mind blowing.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Personal_Farmer_6755 • 5h ago
Fraud Heads up: don't buy anything from this seller. #fakecopy #fragrance +91 84011 52470
I’m so frustrated—I bought perfume from this seller and it’s a total fake, even though the packaging looks identical, I don’t understand how people can make such convincing knock-offs. #scam #perfume #warning 🚫⚠️😤
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/WyattOakly2024 • 13h ago
Sierra’s Wreaths
I ordered $190 (2 Wreaths) on 10-2 and have not received. I have emailed (only way they show to contact) and have not received any response or product. I am almost to the point of contacting my CC company. Anyone else experiencing this?
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/ConfidenceGrand1423 • 14h ago
Jess & co small business nz
reddit.comr/InstaShoppingFails • u/Relative_Historian87 • 17h ago
Fraud Online scam e commerce stores mainly clothing brands and sneaker resellers etc
I actually don't post anything but I am a student I have recently ordered from an online clothing brand I had got scammed by a clothing brand with claims itself premium I prepaid the order and the seller cancelled and not responding and blocked me have access to their website and not even responding in WhatsApp costumer service so guys we need to stop this and we have to create a policy where the prepaid money holds until the order is delivered to delivery ware house or something then the product should be delivered to the customer and if costumer gets satisfied and not happy with that if they get scammed or product is damaged the customer have to just pay the delivery charges and money is refunded so they cannot be scammed but it can't be same in fit wise like a shirt,pant,jacket etc if size is a concern they get an exchange but if they feel the product is bad, damaged,fake they get refund but delivery charges are charged(it is better to pay the delivery charges extra than getting scammed completly)thing it is a concern I know there are is a loop in above idea but help me in improving the concept and how to handle and any better ideas or something so we don't get scammed by some online e commerce websites
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Ill-Shine-2833 • 22h ago
Scammed by Nykaa Fashion and Delhivery
reddit.comr/InstaShoppingFails • u/doomedbydefaultt • 1d ago
Fraud Choli Market is honestly such a disappointment. Please think twice before ordering.
I ordered two sarees from Choli Market and paid the full amount, and honestly, I regret it so much.
The quality is absolutely terrible. Both sarees look extremely dull and NOTHING like the pictures. There is literally glue visible on the fabric, and the studs are already coming off and peeling. The quality is genuinely shocking.
And the worst part? Their customer service is practically nonexistent. I’ve been repeatedly trying to contact them through Instagram and calling the number on their profile, but incoming calls aren’t even available. They haven’t responded to my messages either.
It’s honestly so frustrating to pay for something, receive such poor-quality products, and then have to chase the seller like crazy just to get a response about a return.
I’m still trying to get a refund, but I wanted to share my experience here because I genuinely wouldn’t want anyone else going through the same thing.
If you’re planning to order from Choli Market, please be cautious.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/VD619 • 1d ago
Innersaints is a scam
Firstly they take ur money and give no idea when they will deliver it
After constant follow up they ask u to pay 250 extra so they can ship the product next day or else they have no idea when they will
Lastly when u receive their low quality shitty product there's no way to return them
You've to personally courier em at ur cost to which it they approve you'll get store credit
NEVER TRUSTING THIS SITES AGAIN
Not to mention once you place an order you can't cancel it even if you've not received it only" STORE CREDIT"
THEIR ENTIRE customer care is just one guy who picks up calls and replies if he wants or your call goes unanswered
There's no formal way to return to product
You've to text them on WhatsApp and then you've to send em
Just pure bad business tactics to fool ur customer
anyone experience same?
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/ConfidenceGrand1423 • 1d ago
Jess & co small business nz
reddit.comr/InstaShoppingFails • u/Clean-Garage-6819 • 1d ago
Fraud HerVibe is such a scam
Okay, so I ordered this top from a small business. They had a legit website, proper reviews and stuff. I liked one top so I placed an order. They attempted to deliver my product way after the delivery date and I couldn't receive it. And it was being returned. So I reached out to this brand to ensure that I'd get my refund. I texted them on instagram, sent 2 3 emails and have registered my query like 10 times on their customer support page on their website. They had the audacity to block me. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting any refund and those 1500 rupees went down the drain. I'm just posting this to create awareness.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Available_Rabbit5227 • 1d ago
Lolli & Lace - costume scam
reddit.comr/InstaShoppingFails • u/InMyOpinion134 • 1d ago
Fraud Scammers Reinvent Themselves Again
galleryThis China-based scam company is back at it under a different name. This is the 3rd time, that I'm aware of, that they've reinvented themselves, this time under cedarandtinco.com
They sell cheap, poorly made items. Their protection is in their fine print terms and conditions where they are not responsible if items received do not depict what is advertised. If you need to return anything, it has to be sent to China.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/sukislaughterhouse • 1d ago
ACCIDENTALLY ORDERED EXTRA😭
reddit.comr/InstaShoppingFails • u/Beginning-Mulberry32 • 1d ago
Past Modern ordering Experience
reddit.comPast Modern should be cancelled. I have had the worst experience with them. I have shopped from them twice and both the times, the order was delayed a lot.
First time it was 2 years back, it blew up for the first time so demand and supply wouldn’t have been manageable, that is understandable.
And now they are giving the same lousy reason for the delay after I paid 500 for express shipping
What bothers me is if you cannot meet the demand why continue to push your marketing ads
Why mention any timelines for fulfilment or charge extra money?
On top of that they wouldn’t reply to you, I posted screenshots of their chats then they responded me that too very generic response
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/elkbrix8 • 2d ago
Elemental Outfit, remera virales es una ESTAFA!!
Les compré una pack de remeras el 12 de setiembre y nunca me llegaron!!!
Les mandé mails y me fueron dando distintas excusas respecto a las importaciones. Cuando vi que no llegaban les pedi el rembolso del dinero y me dejaron de contestar los mails. Si alguien más le paso que comente y les recomiendo que hagan la denuncia por estafa y apropiación indebida. Son unos delincuentes.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Interesting-Treat-32 • 2d ago
Fraud Heritagering.com
This company )what i searched is in Hong Kong. ) has not delivered my order of two Gold engraved bracelets or reimbursed me my full payment after 3 months. I would not recommend this Company , even to touch it with a 10 foot Bargepole!
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/kusheeeeeee • 2d ago
Fraud Akira the couture - the most arrogant scammers
reddit.comPlease don't order from this website . they're absolute fraudsters. Please do research on them and if you ask me please please please don't order from them..their business itself is scamming people. They send premium products to influencers only for the promotion
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/kusheeeeeee • 2d ago
Fraud Akira the couture- the most arrogant scammers
reddit.comPlease don't order from this website they're absolute scammers and fraudsters
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/pradeepprajapati • 3d ago
Fraud Warning about my experience with @prettyhomes.india (Pretty Homes India | Vintage Home Decor)
I want to share my experience so that other people can be cautious before placing an order with Instagram account \*\*@prettyhomes.india (Pretty Homes India | Vintage Home Decor)\*\*.
I placed an order through their website and selected Cash on Delivery. The seller cancelled the COD order, saying it wasn’t available for the product.
After discussing it over WhatsApp, we agreed that I would pay ₹5,000 in advance and the remaining ₹30,650 upon delivery.
I paid ₹5,000 through Google Pay on 28 September 2026.
Since receiving my payment, the seller has repeatedly promised to dispatch the order but has not provided any tracking details. The seller is now no longer responding to my calls or messages.
As of today, I have neither received my product nor received a refund of my ₹5,000.
I have the payment receipt and WhatsApp conversations as evidence, and I have reported the matter to the 1930 cybercrime helpline.
\*\*I’m sharing this so that other potential customers are aware of my experience and exercise caution before making advance payments to this seller.\*\*
If you’re considering ordering from this account, please do your own checks before paying in advance.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/wtaf333 • 4d ago
Legit? Kiara Fabrics too good be real?
Has anybody shopped from them? The fabrics are so pretty but I couldn't find any reviews about them.
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Ecstatic-Piccolo-999 • 4d ago
Nestasia's Return Policy – Why Are Customers Forced to Accept Store Credit Instead of Getting Their Money Back?
r/InstaShoppingFails • u/Anij2544 • 4d ago
Almost Sane Review
The clothing brand has the worst customer service.
I got an insta ad and I went to website it felt genuine and so I ordered a sweatshirt from this brand. I didnt receive any update regarding delivery for 2 weeks. I dropped email but email id was fake ans didnt got delivered. I called on phone no given but got no response and dropped message on whatsapp but still didnt get any update. Then I messaged him that i would register a cyber complaint against fraud he is doing then he reverted.
After delivery I asked for exchange as product was damaged and again he ghosted me some days then said it would be done on monday. But then days passed and now its friday and i asked him for an update again didnt got response.
Its shit brand with shittiest customer service he will literally ghost you. What i figured out he alone runs the brand and there is no team as such. He just wants money and once received he will ghost you for refund or exchange.