Actress Momina Iqbal has raised concerns over online shopping fraud after sharing her experience on social media, using her platform to warn fans during the holy month of Ramazan.
Taking to her Instagram account, the actress revealed that she had fallen victim to what appears to be a misleading online purchase.
While she maintained that the financial loss estimated between Rs5,000 to Rs10,000 was not significant for her personally, she emphasized the importance of spreading awareness to protect others from similar incidents.
According to details shared in her posts, Momina had placed an order for a branded cosmetic item, specifically a Sheglam glitter makeup kit.
However, upon receiving the parcel, she discovered a completely different product inside.
Instead of the expected beauty kit, the package contained a low quality set of makeup brushes, raising immediate concerns about the authenticity of the seller.
The actress highlighted the mismatch by showing both the shipping label and the product received, pointing out the clear difference between what was advertised and what was delivered.
The parcel, handled by courier service, included sender details as well.
Momina expressed disappointment over the incident, especially as it occurred during Ramadan, a time often associated with trust, generosity, and ethical conduct.
Despite her frustration, she chose to focus on educating her followers rather than dwelling on the loss.
She urged people to be cautious when ordering from unfamiliar online pages and to verify sellers before making payments.
Online shopping scams have become increasingly common, particularly on social media platforms where unverified businesses often advertise high end products at attractive prices.
A frequent tactic involves listing premium items on invoices while delivering inexpensive or unrelated goods, leaving customers with little recourse after payment.
By speaking out, Momina Iqbal joined a growing number of public figures using their influence to highlight digital fraud and consumer awareness.
Momina Iqbal is a popular Pakistani actress and model known for her roles in television dramas such as Ehd-e-Wafa and Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3.
Born on November 23, 1992, in Karachi, she debuted in 2018, rising to fame through her work in both modelling and acting.