Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- When Sujata Sharma stumbled on the profile of an store on Instagram a month ago, she was delighted. The store, called Nancy Fashion operating out of Shivalaya Chowk in Pokhara, was offering trendy clothes at a price much lower than what physical stores would charge. Moreover, the page, which had 25,000 followers, said the store delivered goods throughout the country for minimal charges.

For Sharma, who the Post is identifying with a pseudonym to protect her identity, it seemed like an offer too good to miss.

When Sharma contacted the account to place her order, she was asked to pay for the dress in advance. The delivery would be completed within the next 7 to 12 days.

When she didn't get the dress in the promised ...