Fake Instagram Phone Deal? Noida Man Pays INR 1,999 Online, Finds Cow Dung in Sealed Parcel
A online shopping attempt ended in shock for a Greater Noida resident who received cow dung instead of the Android smartphone he had ordered through an Instagram advertisement.
A online shopping attempt ended in shock for a Greater Noida resident who received cow dung instead of the Android smartphone he had ordered through an Instagram advertisement. The victim, identified as Akash Naagar from Samaspur village under the Dankaur police jurisdiction, paid ₹1,999 upfront online for the handset intended for work, only to unbox a package filled with organic waste. Following the incident, Naagar filed a formal cyber crime complaint with the Dankaur police station, triggering an official investigation into the digital storefront.
Shocking Unboxing Recorded on Camera
According to local authorities, Naagar placed his order after encountering a targeted deal on Instagram offering an Android device at a heavily discounted rate. After remitting the full digital payment, the courier parcel arrived at his address. Upon opening the sealed package, he discovered a lump of cow dung instead of a smartphone or mobile accessories. Actress Kirti Kulhari Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud, Loses INR 2.4 Lakh in Credit Card Scam.
Naagar immediately filmed the unboxing process to record evidence of the parcel and its contents. The video quickly gained traction across social media platforms, highlighting the growing vulnerability of buyers to unverified third-party sellers operating through social networking apps.
Police Launch Investigation into Transaction Trail
Following the filing of the complaint, the local cyber cell initiated a probe to trace the online transaction and identify the entities behind the fraudulent listing. Investigators are reviewing the payment portal details, courier routing records, and the digital footprints of the Instagram page used to advertise the device. Police officials confirmed that legal action will proceed based on findings from the transaction trail. 'Boss Scam' Alert: MHA Warns Against New Cyber Fraud Targeting CEOs and Executives for Illegal Financial Transfers; Check Details.
Man Orders Phone, Gets Cow Dung From Instagram
A huge scam has surfaced in online delivery. This person ordered an Android device for Rs 1999 and was sent cow dung inside the package.
Always think before ordering anything online, a lot of fraud is happening, this case is from Noida. pic.twitter.com/l4QKzfBTS7
— Wallah Habebe (@Wallahhabebe) September 8, 2026
Growing Concerns Over Social Media E-Commerce Scams
The case underscores an increasing frequency of e-commerce fraud originating on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, where fraudulent vendors post sponsored ads featuring steep discounts on electronics. Cyber crime experts advise consumers to exercise strict caution when buying products from unverified social media vendors, urging shoppers to use established e-commerce platforms, verify seller credentials, and opt for Cash on Delivery (COD) with open-box delivery options where available.
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