Flipkart BBD Scam | What are people complaining about

🔍 What are people complaining about

During Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale, there are several recurring issues that have caused users to feel scammed:

Issue	What’s happening / what people are saying
Order cancellations	Buyers pay for expensive items (iPhones, etc.), get confirmation, then orders are cancelled shortly after — sometimes with no clear reason.
Fake/clone websites	Scammers put up websites that look like Flipkart and advertise huge discounts, harvest user data.
Inflated prices before sale	Prices are raised in advance so the discount during the sale looks bigger than it really is.
Misleading exchange / discount offers	Offers of huge “exchange value” or credit that then get reduced due to minor defects; prices or coupons that don’t work as expected.
Wrong item delivered or delayed delivery	Either the product delivered is not what was promised, there’s damage, or delivery is excessively delayed. Customer service often cited as unhelpful.

It doesn’t always mean fraud is intentional, but some business/practice decisions contribute:

High demand + limited stock
- Flash deals often attract more demand than Flipkart (or sellers) can fulfill. So some orders get cancelled.
Marketing & FOMO (fear of missing out)
- Huge advertised “discounts,” countdowns, “lowest price locks,” etc. These push people to buy quickly. Sometimes actual savings are less than what people expect.
Seller issues and logistics constraints
- Third‑party sellers might run out of stock, or there might be supply chain/logistics delays. This can lead to cancellation or wrong items.
Price manipulation
- Some evidence suggests prices are raised just before the sale so that the discount appears larger.
Scams external to Flipkart
- Impersonators using fake sites, phishing, or false customer service leads promising deals or refunds. These are not Flipkart’s fault but people see them during BBD time, so they associate them with the sale.

Here are tips so you don’t fall victim or get burnt during BBD or similar sales:

Tip	What to check / do
Check price history	Use tools or browser extensions / apps that let you see what the price was in previous weeks. If the price just went up before the sale, discount might not be real.
Verify website authenticity	Always use official Flipkart app or site. Avoid clicking random social media links saying “deal ends soon” unless it’s a Flipkart domain. Check the URL carefully.
Read reviews of seller	Especially for third‑party sellers on Flipkart – check feedback, rating, complaints.
Open packaging at delivery	Before accepting delivery, check that the product is sealed/undamaged. If something is wrong, reject it immediately.
Document everything	Keep screenshots of the offer, confirmation, product page. Save order confirmation emails. Good for lodging complaints.
Use secure payment methods	If something goes wrong, payment via credit card, UPI, or trusted gateways gives you more options to seek refund or dispute. Avoid sharing personal details on suspicious forms.
Know Flipkart’s policies	Cancellation, replacement, returns – understand how Flipkart handles refunds and what you are entitled to. If many orders are cancelled, check time‑frames on refund.