Can You Recover Money from a Fraudulent Online Seller in India?" 💰🚨
You found a great deal online, made the payment, and then... poof! The seller disappears! 😡 No product, no refund, no response. Scammed! 💸
But can you get your money back? 🤔 Let’s break down how to take legal action against fraudulent sellers in India! 🚀
1️⃣ Steps to Take Immediately After Being Scammed 🕵️♂️🔍
If you've been cheated by an online seller, act fast! Here’s what you should do:
✅ Gather Evidence – Save all receipts, order confirmations, emails, and chat screenshots. 📸
✅ Contact the Seller – Some sellers may resolve the issue if you escalate. 🗣️
✅ Check Refund Policies – Marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra have buyer protection policies. 🛒
✅ Raise a Complaint on the E-Commerce Platform – If you bought via an online platform, use their dispute resolution system. 📩
Pro Tip: If you paid via credit card, you can request a chargeback from your bank! 🏦
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2️⃣ File a Consumer Complaint 📜⚖️
If the seller refuses to refund, you can file a case under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
✅ Where to File?
✔️ Consumer Helpline: Lodge a complaint at National Consumer Helpline (NCH) – 📞 1800-11-4000 📩 (www.consumerhelpline.gov.in)
✔️ Consumer Commission (E-Daakhil Portal): File an online complaint at www.edaakhil.nic.in. 🖥️
✔️ Local Consumer Forum: For frauds up to ₹1 crore, file a case in the District Consumer Commission. 🏛️
Pro Tip: You don’t need a lawyer for a consumer complaint, but having one increases your chances of winning! 💼
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3️⃣ File a Cyber Crime Complaint 🚔📧
If the seller is completely untraceable or engaged in large-scale fraud, file a cybercrime complaint! 🚨
✅ How to Report Cyber Fraud?
✔️ National Cyber Crime Portal – www.cybercrime.gov.in 🖥️
✔️ Local Police Station – File an FIR under IPC Section 420 (Cheating & Fraud). 🏛️
✔️ Cyber Cell Helpline – Call 1930 to report online fraud. 📞
Pro Tip: The police can track fraudsters using bank account details, UPI IDs, and IP addresses! 🔍
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4️⃣ Legal Action: Can You Sue the Fraudster? ⚖️🚨
Yes! If the seller is untraceable or refuses refunds, you can take legal action!
✅ File a Civil Suit for Money Recovery – Under Order 37 of CPC, you can sue for a refund + compensation. 💰
✅ Lodge a Criminal Case – Fraud above ₹5,000 can lead to imprisonment under IPC Section 420. 🚔
✅ Send a Legal Notice – A strong legal warning often makes fraudsters pay up! 📜
Pro Tip: If many people were scammed, file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the seller! 🏛️
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✨ Final Thoughts:
Getting scammed online is frustrating, but you CAN take legal action! Follow these steps, stay vigilant, and don’t let fraudsters get away! 💪⚖️
Need expert legal help to recover your money? Lexis and Company is here to assist! 📞💼
📞 Call: +91-9051112233
🌐 Website: https://www.lexcliq.com
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