The army buyer

You are Imran, 34, selling your old fridge online for ₹12,000.

A buyer messages you on WhatsApp within minutes of your ad going up. His photo shows an army uniform.
"Sir, I'm in the Army, posted at the cantonment. I'll take the fridge, no bargaining. I can't come, our jawan will pick it up. I'll pay by UPI, sending a QR."

What do you do?

This story needs JavaScript. What to remember:

You never scan a QR code or enter your UPI PIN to receive money.

Read the UPI screen: if it says "Paying", money is leaving your account.

A uniform photo or "army rules" is not proof. Accept payment only to your UPI ID, and check your bank app.

A made-up story based on real scams reported in India. Names, numbers and amounts are invented.

🪖 The army buyer