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Online shopping has boomed in India, with almost every item available for purchase via e-commerce platforms. Amid this surge, a user named Rohan Das recently had a bizarre experience on Amazon. He ordered a new laptop priced at Rs. 1 lakh, anticipating the arrival of a brand-new device. However, to his dismay, he received a used laptop instead.

On May 7, after receiving his order, Das discovered that the Lenovo laptop he purchased was already registered as having been used since December 2023 according to the official warranty check on Lenovo's website. Disturbed by this, he took to a social media platform to share his ordeal through a video, which quickly garnered attention. His post, tagged with β€œ#IWasScammedByAmazon,” not only captured wide attention but also urged users to think twice before making purchases on Amazon.

Some viewers advised Das to take legal actions and seek remedies through consumer courts, asserting that he deserves compensation for the misleading sale. Another user shared a similar experience, advising against buying laptops from Amazon, recalling a time they received a lower-spec device than what was ordered.

Amazon responded with an apology and requested further information to resolve the issue. Some suggested contacting Lenovo directly, and Das shared a response from Lenovo’s official team. Lenovo clarified that the warranty starts from the purchase date, despite the manufacturing date in their database, but this did not resolve the initial problem of receiving a used product. This incident serves as a cautionary tale for all online shoppers, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and thorough checks when purchasing expensive electronics online.

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