A 44-second TikTok video by user @bengkel_tangan_kiri has gone viral, exposing the bizarre outcome of an online scam.
The clip, later shared on X by @update11111, shows the man recounting his unfortunate purchase, which left netizens both entertained and bemused.
In the video, the man begins by displaying a suspiciously thin package, questioning its size.
He then reveals the payment details on his phone, showing he had purchased a 305-piece mechanic tool set, described as 20x30cm, for RM19.76.
Expecting a fully functional tool set, he proceeds to open the package.
“I found it strange—there’s no way a spanner would be packaged this small.”
To his dismay, the package contained only a folded piece of paper featuring a printed image of the tool set he had ordered.
Sarcastically holding up the paper, he exclaimed: “Tada! He lied to me.”
Attempting to revisit the seller’s page for answers, he discovered it was no longer available. He ended the video with a resigned laugh: “No wonder the package is small!”
The video quickly drew attention from netizens, who shared their reactions to the scam.
One user, @941three, speculated that the seller’s intention might have been to exploit the platform’s auto-refund system: “The seller’s intention is to deceive the platform, not the buyer. The goal is to prompt the buyer to request a return or refund. Typically, the buyer gets their money back through the auto-refund system without needing to return the order, while the seller is still paid by the platform.”
Another user, @mkmrul_mohdzin, wryly suggested: “Just buy it at MR.DIY.” while @cik_mikayla took a humorous approach: “That’s not too bad since the cost of colour printing is now expensive.”
Meanwhile @murny.jaafar offered some advice: “Look at other customer reviews first. Be careful if the price is very cheap!”
