I hired an online escots service today. The agent quoted 1500 and advance payment. I transfered the money and waited. They called me after 20 minutes and said they are nearby and needed 3500 as security which will be refunded. I transfered. Then they kept asking for more money and in the hope of getting the money back i kept transfering. The amount went up to 11k abd i refused the service and demanded a refund. They said they need late charges bla bla for processing the refund. The amount is now 20k and they refused to refund. I know hiring an escort does not look good but i wanted to try it. I have never tried before. Can anyone tell me if there is anyway to get the money back. I didnt meet the girl or talk to her. I did file a complaint on the cyber crime portal and i lost 20k. Should i go the police? Will i be implicated in any manner?
Dear Client, To reclaim ₹20,000 lost in an online escort service scam, first, visit your nearest police station and report the case mentioning all transactions and correspondence with the fraudster. Ensure that you have collected proves, such as bank statements as well as screenshots of the messages being used in the scam. It is advisable to contact an advocate in the field of cybercrime or consumer protection to seek legal action. As per the consumer’s protection act, 2019, You have the right to file a complaint to the forum for unfair trade practices. Though hiring the services of an escort may be unlawful but if you did not come across anyone or get involved in any unlawful activity you should not be caught. Try to emphasize and explain about the fraudulent aspect of the service when explaining the issue to the authorities. Hope this answer helps to solve your problem.
Can anyone tell me if there is anyway to get the money back. A- You can get the money back by blocking the account if you have the bank details I didnt meet the girl or talk to her. I did file a complaint on the cyber crime portal and i lost 20k. A- As you have done Cyber complaint the police are automatically involved. Will i be implicated in any manner? A- No… But you have to go through a lawyer for for filing a proper complaint against the cyber fraud & BNS section 318 for cheating
Dear Sir, If you are wise leave the issue here itself. It is illegal transaction and you may not get back the money. Otherwise you may teach them a lesson as they are running illegal business. You may be wistleblower without disclosing your identity.
