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What to do if my friend committed fraud on me


20-Jul-2023 (In Criminal Law)
My friend purchased some items from US, after someday he received a call from a person, he said that 'he is calling from custom department and and the package is with him so to get the package my friend have to maid the payment first.' He gave the account numbers and ask my friend to made the payments. My friend thought that the call is actually from the custom department so he made 4 transactions of 25K each to the accounts provided by the conman. But after the payment he did not received the package and also the mobile number of that person is now switched off. My friend ordered first time from outside the India so he did not have that much of knowledge about the custom and all. Now we have only the account details , one phone number. And some text messages by con-man in which he asked for money for transactions.
Answers (3)

Answer #1
996 votes
If you have not filed a police complaint then first go for an FIR. You can also file it online. Check where you live. It's petty that people fall prey to conman without first verifying the credentials.

Anyways, only the police can help you in this matter. If the police don't take the necessary steps within a reasonable time, then consultant an advocate regarding the matter.
Answer #2
650 votes
Hi, you need to give a formal complaint to police citing the aforesaid problem. Further FIR should be registered under 420 IPC. Incase, the police doesnt register FIR, then you have to move an application under 156(3) Crpc along with 200 Crpc before the Ld. Court.
For more information, feel free to have a word with me.
Answer #3
621 votes
Get a complaint registered at your nearest Police Station and provide them the details. These Calls and Emails form part of Phishing racket and one should confirm the authenticity first before acting on such mails/calls.

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