Bill Gates heir’s shopping app claimed sales it didn’t drivePhia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates, faces accusations of violating affiliate marketing policies. The browser extension allegedly claimed sale...
11 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Flipkart faces sellers' heat; Zetwerk IPO gets Sebi nodA sellers' body has filed a complaint against Flipkart, alleging unfair business practices. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
10 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
This is how a company tricks you into thinking it's bigger than it is in realityRevenue is not always the amount written on the invoice. The final number can change because of rebates, returns, penalties, warranties, cu...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Black Friday 2025 sale scam alert: Fake shopping sites surge 250% – how to spot and avoid themBlack Friday 2025 scam: Holiday shoppers face a sharp rise in online scams. Fake shopping websites are increasing, often using AI to look r...
28 Nov, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Is the government rewarding taxpayers? Here is a fact checkThe government has clarified that there is no such scheme as 'PM Kardata Kalyan Yojana,' which was falsely reported by a news platform. The...
08 Apr, 2025, 11.12 AM IST
Surge in fake medicines in retail markets leaving druggists distraught: Traders' bodyThe All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) reports a 50% surge in counterfeit medicines post-COVID-19. Contributing facto...
06 Mar, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
Apple AirPods Pro available on Flipkart only at Rs 1,150 after Rs 20,250 discount under exchange offerApple AirPods Pro are an upgraded version of the Apple AirPods, the world's most recognisable earbuds. And it is available at Rs 1,150 on F...
24 Jan, 2023, 10.04 AM IST
ED attaches Rs 17.70 crore worth assets of company in bank fraud caseThe probe found that the "said company was availing bill discounting facilities from the above-mentioned banks against Letters of Credit of...
16 Jun, 2022, 08.17 PM IST
Brands take steps to stop deep discounting onlineEureka Forbes took legal action against 200 vendors for selling products at deep discounts on ecomm websites
23 Nov, 2018, 06.14 AM IST
MRP, use-by info on all eProducts from todayThe ecommerce companies now have to display MRP and expiry details of packaged products on their platforms from January 1.
01 Jan, 2018, 07.00 AM IST
How to distinguish an original product from a counterfeit oneGo through these telltale signs that can help you identify an original from a counterfeit, and make sure you are not taken for a ride.
03 Jul, 2017, 08.00 PM IST
CBI files charge sheet in Rs 1,000 crore Syndicate Bank scamThe charge sheet has been filed under various sections of Indian Penal Code related to criminal conspiracy and cheating by using forged doc...
14 Jun, 2016, 07.49 PM IST
CBI arrests CA, realtor in Rs 1,000-crore Syndicate Bank caseCBI arrested a Rajasthan- based Chartered Accountant (CA) and a real estate agent in connection with its probe into the Rs 1,000 crore Synd...
18 Mar, 2016, 08.51 PM IST
Luxury brands find social media challenging as unauthorised sellers lure buyersMany brands like Fendi, LV, Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors and others are closely monitoring such accounts and spending money on legal checks.
28 Aug, 2015, 04.13 AM IST
Flipkart 'caught' offering fake discountA closer look at a product’s listing on Flipkart showed that it was priced at Rs 399 by the manufacturer, but Flipkart was selling it as if...
06 Jun, 2015, 09.12 AM IST
China's e-commerce websites found selling fake itemsSome of China's e-commerce websites were found to be selling fake products during spot checks carried out by China's quality authorities.
11 Dec, 2014, 07.15 PM IST