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    Home / News / Entertainment News / Fan loses ₹65K after Abhishek Malhan endorses alleged fraudulent app
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    Fan loses ₹65K after Abhishek Malhan endorses alleged fraudulent app
    Popular YouTuber Abhishek Malhan embroiled in app scandal

    Fan loses ₹65K after Abhishek Malhan endorses alleged fraudulent app

    By Tanvi Gupta
    Aug 10, 2024
    03:39 pm

    What's the story

    Abhishek Malhan, a well-known YouTuber and former Bigg Boss OTT contestant is currently facing criticism for allegedly endorsing a fraudulent app named hibox.

    Users of the app have accused Malhan of misleading them into using the platform, which has now been exposed as a scam.

    The controversy has led to the trending hashtag #HiBoxscam on X (formerly Twitter), with netizens demanding their money back and criticizing Malhan's involvement.

    App endorsement

    Malhan's promotion of hibox under scrutiny

    Malhan had previously posted several times on his social media platforms, promoting hibox as a fair source of income and encouraging his followers to download the app.

    However, users who followed his advice claim they were deceived by his endorsement and have consequently lost money.

    For those unaware, hibox—launched in India in 2023—is a platform that specializes in offering an enticing selection of mystery boxes.

    Hibox invites users to experience the excitement of uncovering new treasures with every purchase.

    User complaints

    Users shared their experiences with hibox

    Several users have shared their experiences with hibox on social media, expressing their frustration and disappointment.

    One user claimed he had invested ₹65K in the app after watching Malhan's videos, but the app is now not allowing them to withdraw their funds.

    Another user posted a warning about the app, stating that it has been over a week since customers could not take out their money.

    Another accused Malhan of calmly sleeping while his fans' money remains trapped.

    Official statement

    hibox team responded to allegations; Malhan yet to issue statement

    In response to the backlash, the team behind hibox issued an official statement on their X handle.

    The statement read, "Dear Users, We're pleased to inform you that funds withdrawals for our app have officially started. Withdrawals will be processed on a queue basis and should be reflected in your bank account within the next 24 hours. Thank you for your patience."

    As of now, Malhan hasn't issued any statement regarding the allegations.

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