India, Dec. 24 -- As a journalist, and more specifically a tech journalist, I often report on various online scams. It is rare that I actually encounter one myself. But a few days ago, I came across a scam that genuinely shook me. I was not expecting it. I am usually quite careful with my online transactions, but this one almost had me fooled.

I am talking about an Amazon delivery scam in which the scammer knew alarming details. These included my cash on delivery order, exactly what I had ordered, how much it cost, the precise time it was delivered, and even who delivered it. It was nearly enough to convince me to hand over an OTP.

I ordered a JioTag Air worth Rs.748 on Amazon India. I needed it for immediate travel, as I wanted to trac...