{
  "id": 14983997,
  "title": "Asked for Diwali sweets, got flooded with costly COD orders: How influencer's viral post turned into delivery nightmare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/asked-for-diwali-sweets-got-flooded-with-costly-cod-orders-how",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:37:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/asked-for-diwali-sweets-got-flooded-with-costly-cod-orders-how-influencers-viral-post-turned-into-delivery-nightmare-11792160189625.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A social media post from Madurai-based influencer Veeramani has inadvertently led to a flood of unwanted COD orders at his doorstep. Seeking a box of Diwali sweets, Veeramani shared his address with followers, only to have his address used by others to place multiple COD orders of expensive items. Delivery personnel from e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart arrived with washing machines, refrigerators, smartphones and even televisions worth ₹1.69 lakh. Some users reportedly ordered heavy equipment, including military tanks, claiming the value to be ₹70 crore. Despite Veeramani's pleas to stop the pranks, deliveries continued, and he was forced to leave his home amid harassment from delivery personnel arriving at different times. The influencer is currently unclear on his whereabouts, while his phone number is reportedly being blocked. Refused COD orders typically result in a Return to Origin (RTO), incurring costs for the seller. E-commerce platforms may reimburse certain fees, but the seller generally bears the financial burden, unless the platform offers reimbursements depending on the fulfillment model.",
  "summary": "A Madurai content creator left his home after followers used his address to send unsolicited cash-on-delivery orders, including expensive appliances and food. The deliveries continued despite his plea to stop, and his whereabouts are now unclear.",
  "key_points": [
    "Influencer Veeramani's post led to flood of COD orders",
    "Delivery personnel brought expensive items like washing machines",
    "Veeramani left home due to harassment from delivery staff"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}