Delhi Man Evades Rs 28,000 Amazon COD Scam With Quick Thinking

• A Delhi resident narrowly escaped an Amazon cash-on-delivery (COD) scam involving a Rs 28,000 mobile phone order.
• A scammer, claiming to be a delivery associate, demanded upfront payment before the official Amazon van arrived.
• The user's gut feeling led him to insist on open-box delivery and payment only upon the official agent's arrival.
• Upon contacting the official delivery agent, it was confirmed that the initial caller was a scammer who had targeted 10-12 others.
• The incident highlights evolving online scam tactics, emphasizing the importance of verifying official delivery processes for high-value items.

Why It Matters: Always verify official delivery processes and never pay upfront to unverified individuals for COD orders.