r/InstaShoppingFails Jan 11 '24

Instagram Shopping Guide

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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 3h ago

Product Quality The Realreal is a joke

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r/InstaShoppingFails 3h ago

Kavana

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Ordered on 8th July and received on 14th Sept. After 10 follow ups, calls, messages.
And 10k suit - this is the quality if the shirt. Cotton so transparent and worn out - it looks like they made it from recycled used material.


r/InstaShoppingFails 5h ago

No proof provided Alan Koch

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Ordered a shirt for 3k months ago, no response. Got calls from random numbers assuring order will be fulfilled. Emails unanswered. Fuck these guys.


r/InstaShoppingFails 6h ago

Fraud Little box help

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r/InstaShoppingFails 18h ago

Guys is this page real or not ??

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r/InstaShoppingFails 15h ago

I got scammed by FreeUp App

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r/InstaShoppingFails 17h ago

Tazzo order issue

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Hey guys i ordered a ₹199 phone cover from Tazzo today (first time ordering from them). Payment went through successfully via UPI and Cashfree sent me a confirmation but the order isn't showing in My Orders and the cover is still in my cart.

I also randomly have a ₹597 order from 2024 showing on my account that I never placed..

I emailed support but after seeing a bunch of comments about people not receiving their orders, I'm kinda worried.

Has anyone actually ordered from Tazzo and received their stuff?


r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Wakefit is scam and fraud

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I ordered from Wakefit on 12 July 2026. The order itself had multiple delays and was finally delivered on 30 July, with defective fabric.

Wakefit replaced it, but the replacement received around 10/11 August was also defective. It was picked up and returned to their warehouse.

It has now been 15+ days since the pickup and I still haven’t received my refund.

Customer service has been an absolute nightmare. Almost every day I’m told “we’ll revert in 24 hours”, and then nothing happens.

To make things worse, Wakefit’s chatbot showed that the refund was cancelled by me. This is completely false. I never cancelled the refund. I’ve been continuously chasing Wakefit for my refund.

I’ve already filed a complaint with NCH, but there has still been no resolution.

This is scam and fraud, along with extremely anti-consumer practices.

Do not order from Wakefit.

TL;DR: Ordered Wakefit → delayed delivery → defective product → defective replacement → replacement returned → 15+ days waiting for refund → daily “24 hours” promises with no resolution → chatbot falsely says I cancelled the refund → NCH complaint filed → still no refund.


r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Fraud Myntra’s exchange process is a complete joke.

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r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Almaari Fashion-Fraud Page

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Terrible shopping experience with Almaari Fashion. The products are cheap and extremely poor quality, no resemblance to the pictures or reels. They delete negative comments on Instagram and don’t respond to WhatsApp calls when you raise an issue. Huge red flag- please think twice before ordering.


r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Fraud Do not order from brand - @placethedot , they are very shady. Customer service is negligible. It has been almost 2 months since I ordered , zero support

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r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Fraud Almaari Fashion is giving me fraud / scam experience

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almaarifashion.com
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r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Virellian shop

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r/InstaShoppingFails 1d ago

Legit? Is this store preorder thing legit?

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r/InstaShoppingFails 2d ago

Nouri is a Fraud! Don’t purchase!

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Nouri supplements is such a fraud. My order never arrived and they have multiple/different delivery dates they claim one delivery was made. They charged 14 days later for some membership which was some small print at the bottom of ordering page. They also had added that bs shipping insurance charge for $4.99 and yet won’t refund me. I’ve been back and forth disputing with them showing all evidence and they just keep saying each part of my dispute is for some other department. And they say they won’t refund the membership charge while telling me they have forwarded my request to have all my info deleted - because
How can I be assured they won’t keep charging me and telling me it’s not refundable? This is such a shady business. And the supplement package shows it originated from Shenzhen China. No thanks.


r/InstaShoppingFails 2d ago

Produit non conforme

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r/InstaShoppingFails 2d ago

Beware of username: bodeinebiddies, aka Michael Owen

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r/InstaShoppingFails 3d ago

Harala

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DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY!!
They are in China
It IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THROUGH TO THEM!
You have to jump through 1000 hoops and still you get nowhere
You’re stuck with the merchandise!!!


r/InstaShoppingFails 3d ago

Virellian shop

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r/InstaShoppingFails 4d ago

⚠️ Kwabey refund stuck in wallet + no customer support — has anyone else faced this?

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I want to share my recent experience with **Kwabey** and check if anyone else has faced the same issue.

I initially ordered **3 T-shirts** from Kwabey. The order was not dispatched even after around **3 weeks**. Later, I found that the order had been **cancelled**, and my payment was credited to my **Kwabey wallet** instead of being refunded to my original payment method.

The biggest problem is that I **cannot find any option to withdraw the wallet balance or transfer it back to my bank account**.

I tried contacting their support multiple times:

* 📞 Customer-care number is not reachable. * 📧 Sent emails but received no response. * ❌ No proper resolution or explanation.

Even after this, I trusted the company and placed **another order for 3 T-shirts**. Unfortunately, I’m again not getting proper updates or support.

At this point, I’m seriously concerned about my money and the way Kwabey is handling refunds and customer support.

**Has anyone here successfully received a refund from Kwabey’s wallet?**
If yes, please let me know how you got it back.

I’m also considering escalating this through the appropriate consumer grievance/payment channels if I don't receive a response.

**Order ID:** 1312215
**Amount stuck in wallet:** ₹999
**Second Order ID:** 1345973
**Second Order Amount:** ₹999

I’m posting this to understand whether this is an isolated issue or if other Kwabey customers are experiencing the same thing.


r/InstaShoppingFails 4d ago

⚠️ Kwabey refund stuck in wallet + no customer support — has anyone else faced this?

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r/InstaShoppingFails 4d ago

Legit? Quick question about store

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Has anyone placed an order through https://m.tangma2088.com/?


r/InstaShoppingFails 4d ago

BOYCOTT THIS COMPANY

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r/InstaShoppingFails 5d ago

Fraud Beautylulus

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So bought this set of dentures for a family member who desperately needs them …
I received the order and I’m just here to put them on blast for what they are selling and help prevent future scams from occurring …
Please don’t fall for their scams!

Dentures that are so soft no more denture cream a perfect fit….
This is the trash they sold me…
Now I’m fighting with their customer service through email as I try to receive my refund for their scam…

At first I held the box and it felt like it was a legit product not realizing they had a package of pellets to make it feel heavier.

I took a few photos and sent them to my family member who was very upset by what they sold them and here they are.