How these scams usually work

A fake shop or social-media seller advertises popular items (phones, laptops, clothes, cosmetics) at attractive prices, takes a payment or "advance", then delivers nothing, sends a different item, or goes silent.

Warning signs

  • Price far below what other sellers charge, often with "limited stock" pressure.
  • Seller insists on full or partial advance payment and refuses cash on delivery.
  • No shop address, no verifiable business registration, new or copied social profiles, photos taken from other websites.
  • Reviews that look copied or are all posted at once; comments turned off.
  • The seller changes the account or wallet they want you to pay.

How to buy more safely

  1. Search the seller's phone, account and wallet on ScamCheck Nepal.
  2. Choose cash on delivery or inspect before paying wherever possible.
  3. Ask for a live video of the exact item and a receipt or invoice.
  4. Keep all chats and receipts, and report if something goes wrong (what to do).