Scammers are targeting durian lovers by luring them with cheap online durian deals, only to steal your money or personal information! Don’t fall for it.

Here’s what you need to look out for to prevent yourself from falling victim to this scam:

🚨 Watch out for these common traps:

• Fake durian seller websites

• “Premium Mao Shan Wang for half price!” - If it's too good to be true, it probably is.

• Links or APK files claiming to “track your durian delivery” - They might steal your data instead!

✅ Legit Sellers Usually Have:

• Verified pages (e.g. Google, Instagram, Facebook, Shopee) with real reviews, address, and contact number

• Transparent pricing and durian variety listed clearly

  • Price per kg and durian variety (e.g. Musang King, D24) are clearly stated

  • You know how many kilograms you’re paying for and whether it's before/ after dehusking

• Accept multiple payment methods (Cash on delivery, PayNow to company name, credit card)

• Provide order confirmations, estimated delivery times and methods, and replace bad durians

❌ Scammers Might:

• Use only WhatsApp or Telegram with no public store info

• Pressure you to pay upfront via bank transfer

• Refuse cash on delivery or get pushy with “last chance deals”

• Share suspicious links or ask you to install unknown apps (APK)

❌ Red Flags for Potential Scams:

1. Too Good to Be True Pricing:

   • Musang King durian for $2/kg when market price is $18–$25? Be suspicious!

2. No Online Presence:

   • Seller only uses WhatsApp/Telegram with no public store info

3. Pushy or Rushed Behaviour:

   • Claims of “flash sale,” “last few left,” or “need to transfer now to lock price” are all pressure tactics. Be wary!

4. Sketchy Payment Methods:

   • Only accepts bank transfer, or PayNow to a personal name, and refuses cash-on-delivery.

5. Poor Reviews or Complaints:

   • Check forums (like Reddit, Facebook groups, or HardwareZone) for scam reports about the seller.

6. No Receipt or Order Confirmation:

   • After payment, you don’t receive any confirmation, invoice, or delivery ETA.

🧐 What to do if you're unsure

• Google their phone number or shop name + the word "scam".

• Ask for recent customer photos or delivery reviews.

• Suggest cash-on-delivery or partial payment after delivery, and if they refuse, walk away.

• Use the ScamShield app to report suspicious numbers or links.