BENGALURU—A popular comedian fell for a scam SMS claiming a package contained contraband, proving that even professionals who roast society can be roasted by autofill.

Cyber police advised citizens to verify links, change passwords, and change the cousin who forwards ‘urgent’ messages at 2am. Tech founders called it a UX problem; victims called it Tuesday.

Delivery apps distanced themselves from the phrase ‘your parcel has drugs,’ which marketing said was not brand-safe in any country except satire.