A troubling scam targeting online shoppers has surfaced, as detailed in a recent Reddit post, spotlighting vulnerabilities in third-party logistics networks. The user recounted ordering from Rare Rabbit’s official website, thehouseofrare.com, only to receive a dubious call the following morning. The caller, identifying herself as Ria Sharma from the dispatch team, demanded a second payment for an already prepaid Rs 14,000 order, citing “internal issues” as the reason.
Armed with precise details—customer name, address, and order amount—the scammer pressed the user to repurchase the items, promising a refund for the initial transaction. When challenged, Sharma grew defensive, claiming the order was stalled and could neither be shipped nor canceled. After the user refused, she threatened indefinite delays before hanging up abruptly.
The Reddit post later revealed that Rare Rabbit confirmed the incident as a scam, suspecting local delivery partners as the culprits behind the breach. This case underscores a rising wave of fraud where criminals exploit leaked order data to trick customers into duplicate payments. The sophistication of the scam, relying on accurate personal information, hints at a possible insider leak from either the company or its logistics chain.
Other Redditors chimed in, sharing similar experiences and pointing to low-level employees as potential sources of such leaks across e-commerce and banking sectors. “Be cautious while sharing details online,” one warned, emphasizing the risks tied to data exposure.
To protect against such scams, experts advise verifying order statuses directly through official websites or customer service, never repaying for prepaid orders under vague pretenses like “internal issues,” and reporting suspicious calls to both the company and authorities. Shoppers should also beware of impostors posing as brand representatives, sticking to verified contact details from official sources to sidestep these deceptive tactics.
