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Asked for a escort service but got scammed by the more than 60000
21-May-2025 (In Criminal Law)
I called a number where escort service is provided. Initially they said come to my place I will provide you a girl with all the services. Later on that day I lost more than 67000 rupees and still that person never sent any escort service not my money. I got scammed by this person. Do I have the rights to claim the money
Escort services, especially those involving promises of sexual activities, often fall into a legally grey or prohibited area in India. So, if you paid for such a service, it may not be considered a legally valid contract. That means you can't claim the money as a legal right in a civil case.
However, since:
You were promised a service,
You paid more than ₹67,000,
No service was delivered,
And the person disappeared or cheated you,
This qualifies as a case of fraud and cyber cheating, which is punishable under:
Section 420 of IPC (Cheating)
Section 66D of the IT Act (Impersonation and fraud using digital means)
You can file an FIR under Section 420 IPC (cheating).
In your complaint, mention that the person took money fraudulently by offering a fake service.
Avoid detailing the exact nature of the service in the FIR. You can simply say:
> “The person promised to provide a service for which I paid over ₹67,000, but after receiving the money, they stopped responding and the service was never delivered.”
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Adv. Mrudhula Jahnavi
Serilingampally | 200+ Answers
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I am sorry to hear about your situation .
unfortunately engaging escort services complicates your ability to claim the lost money legally.
in India it can be illegal under the Immoral traffic act 1956 (ITPA).
you can file a complaint for cheating section 420 IPC .
if the transaction was done online by you. You can file cyber fraud also.
approach the local police or cyber crime cell with transaction proofs.
consult a lawyer .
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Adv. Pavani Kumari
Guntur | 400+ Answers
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You have been a victim of online fraud and deception. Regardless of the nature of the service, if money was taken from you under false promises, it amounts to cheating and criminal breach of trust under Sections 417 and 420 of the IPC. You should immediately file a complaint with the local Cyber Crime Cell or nearest police station, providing all transaction proofs, chat records, and phone numbers. While recovering the full amount may take legal effort, filing an FIR is essential to initiate the investigation. Do not delay in taking action.
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Adv. R Sunil Kumar
Tirupati | 25+ Answers
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