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Diwali Sweet Request Turns Into Flood of Fake COD Deliveries for a Madurai Influencer
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How the Prank Unfolded
In early October 2026, Veeramani — a Madurai-based Instagram influencer — posted his phone number and home address, asking followers to send him boxes of sweets for Diwali. Strangers instead placed cash-on-delivery (COD) orders for high-value electronics and appliances using his details. Delivery executives from major e-commerce platforms arrived at his Anuppanadi residence with televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and smartphones that Veeramani had never ordered.
Scale of the Unwanted Orders
Veeramani reported that fifteen COD parcels arrived within a short span, including a television priced at Rs 1.69 lakh. Additional items such as refrigerators, washing machines and smartphones were ordered through platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. Neighbors said food-delivery riders from Swiggy and Zomato also turned up with orders the influencer had not placed.
Impact on Veeramani and Delivery Workers
Because COD orders require the recipient to provide a one-time password (OTP) and pay the full price at the doorstep, Veeramani could not complete the transactions. He repeatedly emphasized his lack of funds and inability to supply the OTPs, leaving delivery personnel stranded after traveling long distances. In video appeals he expressed frustration that the workers were being “dragged into” a prank and urged the pranksters to stop.
The influx of parcels caused stress for Veeramani, prompting him to consider leaving Madurai. In later videos he announced plans to depart the city, citing “people confronting and scolding” him over the unaffordable orders.
Additional Harassment: Fake Organ-Donation Calls and Imaginary Orders
Beyond the COD parcels, Veeramani said he began receiving phone calls from individuals inquiring about kidney donations, suggesting his number had been misused for organ-donation solicitations. Social-media posts also circulated screenshots of fictitious orders for a JCB excavator and a T-90 military tank allegedly worth Rs 70 crore, as well as an ambulance and a rocket. These claims were not corroborated by any delivery records.
What Comes Next
Veeramani’s last public update, posted on October 13, 2026, indicated his intention to leave Madurai and his request for the public to cease placing unsolicited COD orders at his address. No scheduled hearings, investigations, or formal complaints have been reported, and it remains unclear whether platform operators will intervene to prevent further misuse of COD services.