Flipkart has warned shoppers about fake Big Billion Days 2026 offers being circulated through WhatsApp and social media platforms.
How Are Scammers Using Flipkart Sale Offers?
Flipkart has issued an advisory warning customers against fraudulent offers, websites and social media accounts operating under its name during the Big Billion Days 2026 sale.
In its advisory issued on October 6, the company cautioned that cybercriminals could misuse its branding and sale-related promotions to deceive shoppers into sharing personal information or making payments.
Fraudsters may circulate messages advertising unusually cheap smartphones, substantial discounts, free gifts or lucky draws. These messages can contain links directing customers to websites designed to resemble Flipkart’s official platform.
Such websites may request names, mobile numbers, addresses and other personal information. In some cases, users may also be directed to fraudulent payment pages, potentially exposing them to financial losses. The company warned that scammers could create fake accounts on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube using its name and Big Billion Days branding to make their offers appear genuine.
How Can Customers Identify Fake Offers?
Customers have been advised to verify promotional offers through Flipkart’s official application or website before making purchases or sharing information.
A website displaying the company’s name or logo should not automatically be considered genuine. Shoppers should examine the complete website address and check whether the offer appears on the official platform.
Messages advertising expensive products at exceptionally low prices, demanding immediate payment or pressuring recipients to open links within a limited period should be treated cautiously. Customers should never disclose one-time passwords, account passwords, UPI PINs or card CVV numbers to unknown individuals.
They should also avoid installing applications at the request of someone claiming to represent customer support, particularly when contacted through unsolicited messages.
What Should Victims Do After Losing Money?
Customers who suspect that they have been deceived through a fraudulent shopping link should immediately inform their bank if money has been deducted from their account. They can report suspected cyber fraud through the national cybercrime helpline, 1930, and register a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
The warning highlights how fraudsters can exploit the popularity of major online shopping events by copying familiar branding and circulating deceptive promotional messages.
Verifying offers independently and protecting banking credentials remain important precautions against fraudulent online shopping schemes.
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