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Odisha RERA Safety Net Misses Victims of Fake Social Media Property Ads
Dated on: Monday 7th September 2026Fraudulent property advertisements on social media are exposing a major gap in consumer protection under RERA in Odisha. A software professional nearly lost ₹1 lakh after responding to a suspicious plot advertisement, while another buyer paid ₹50,000 as an advance before discovering that the land details were inaccurate. Since many online advertisers are neither registered promoters nor authorised agents, affected buyers may have limited access to RERA remedies and may need to approach police, cybercrime authorities or civil courts. Experts have urged buyers to verify RERA registration, promoter details and land approvals before making any payment.
