If you rely on cash on delivery, you might end up with unexpected orders.
Veeramani, a Madurai influencer, shared his home address hoping for Diwali sweets. Instead, delivery vans drove by with TVs, refrigerators, and even smartphones. The orders were all cash on delivery, and he never authorized any of them.
Amazon and Flipkart sent over fifteen parcels in thirty minutes, some worth 1.69 lakh rupees. Swiggy and Zomato vans appeared with food he never ordered. The chaos left him scrambling to explain to confused delivery boys.
The first defense is to keep your personal phone off the public eye. Use a separate number for e‑commerce or a virtual line like Google Voice. Mark any new order with the OTP; never swipe it if you didn’t order it.
Google Voice is free for a personal number, while Burner starts at ₹399 per month. Install it on your phone, set it as default for shopping, and keep your main number for family.
Next time you want to shop, keep your address private, double‑check the order summary, and accept delivery only after you’ve verified the item. A quick phone call to the seller can also clear a lot of confusion. Try Google Voice today and say goodbye to unwanted parcels.