Beware of fake cracker websites: Cops
The scam begins with videos of fancy fireworks on Facebook and Instagram , sometimes advertising discounts of 80% to 95%. Virudhunagar police issued a fresh warning on September 28. The state recorded 20 such complaints last year. Police urged buyers to verify sellers and report fraud through 1930.
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“What I received was nothing like what they advertised,” said Madurai resident G Pandian, who paid Rs 8,000 for substandard crackers in a 2025 case. Sellers promise delivery within a week, then blame delays on heavy demand before disappearing. Some demand additional processing or courier charges.