• Fell for a cam girl (escort) fraud

Hi, recently I found a contact of a cam girl through a website. I had a chat with her on Telegram where I quoted ₹2500 for 15min session. I paid as 2000+500 using UPI through screenshot QR. Then out of the blue, she asked me to pay “refundable security” of ₹1000 which I paid again like a fool. She asked me to call her, I called her up and she disconnected in just 1min. And asked me for another ₹1000 for a service she had earlier accepted to be included in the first ₹2500. I discussed with her a lot but ended up paying ₹1000 more. Finally she asked me to wait and just went offline. I am out ₹4500. 
I want to apply for chargeback on NPCI, but don’t know what to do in such situation. I have screenshots of the whole chat. But the issue is that I am asking for sexual things to be done in the whole chat for the cam show. Is it legal to do such things? Should I file a complaint somewhere? What should I do?
Asked 7 months ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu

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8 Answers

flesh trade is illegal so forget the incident. 

Siddharth Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
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File police complaint against the girl for cheating as she disconnected cam after one minute although she had agreed for 15 minutes cam show 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Well, since you bought the service of an escort girl which is an punishable offence , you can not initiate legal action to get back your money.

You better treat this as a lesson and invest in healthy relationship in future. 

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
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Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) incriminates any person who distributes or threatens to disperse any intimate and compromising images of someone through any electronic means, including apps and other social media.

Chatting with a call girl is not a crime, but hiring women for sex is a crime if caught and sending such message to a women is also crime unless she herself offer such thing. The person is extorting money from you, you should make a police complaint against such person.

Section 67: Punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in elect form This section deals with the publishing or transmitting of obscene material (described as material which is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest or if its effect is such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons”). The punishment on first conviction is imprisonment upto three years and with fine of five lakh rupees, and subsequent convictions to be punished with imprisonment upto five years and fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.

Section 67A: Punishment for publishing or transmitting of material containing the sexually explicit act, in explicit form.

This section punishes publishing or transmitting of material that contains sexually explicit act or conduct. The punishment on first conviction is imprisonment upto five years and fine upto ten lakhs. Since the Bois Locker Room incident involved sharing of morphed images of girls, the present section is applicable.

Hence you think properly before planning to initiate any legal action on this subject

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Dear Client,

Firstly, it is important to understand that the best course of action is to realise that one has most likely, however, become a staking victim of a scam. The famous tendency that scammers use is to ask for a small amount of money compared to the promised sum, and after that, they vanish. In light of the services discussed in this paper, this complicates the problem as we try to find a solution for it.

From a legal point of view, web-based selling of sexual services, including cam shows, is completely legal and may be unlawful in some contexts or in certain countries or states. In many places, such transactions remain either unlawful or, at the very least, are vague and without a clearly defined legal status, which often makes it almost impossible for a buyer to seek compensation for the alleged fraud through legal means.

Filing a Complaint and Chargeback:Filing a Complaint and Chargeback:

NPCI and Bank Chargeback: You can apply for a chargeback with NPCI or apply directly with the bank However, one must note that banks often need a valid reason for processing chargebacks or reversing a transaction. Specifically for the type of payment you received and the service being offered, it can be challenging without jeopardising the legal aspects of the case to defend your stand, let alone admit to prostitution.

Consumer Forums: There are solutions available for reporting instances of online fraud the consumer forums or the helpline number, but these may not be the most effective option for challenging issues related to adult services because of said legal ambiguities.

Reporting the Scam:

This way, you have to be careful when reporting the scam, considering the legal consequences of doing so. However, returning the money to the person is the main focus, and the revelation of the details of the transaction can have negative repercussions. In some jurisdictions, just confessing to attempt to access such services or participating in such a service supplier.

Alternative Steps:

Cease Further Contact: It means that one should cut any ties to the individual to avoid further financial losses or getting caught up in such a situation.

Privacy and Security: However, it is recommended to use the slot at the hotel or any other private location that will guarantee the privacy and security of the individuals involved. If the scammer has any of your details, then even you might be at risk of identity theft or more attempts to con you.

Awareness and Caution: To do this, one may argue that it is pertinent to draw lessons from this experience for future occurrences to be more careful. Do not buy or seek services from company or persons whose legal nature of business is questionable or not well defined.

Consult a Legal Advisor: Before proceeding any further with the steps outlined on this web site to report the issue or to file for a chargeback, one must seek the advice of a lawyer. They can then recommend which legal route to take with the case while taking into consideration your own circumstances.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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Dear sir,

There is no legal opinion for unethical and illegal things . Such sexual favors on cam or otherwise are not covered under law. Better to learn a lesson from this and forget it and not get involved in such activities in future. 

If you found my answer help , Please provide your valuable ratings. 

Thank you. Warm regards Adv Harshita Shah

Harshita Shah
Advocate, Bangalore
37 Answers

- Under section 67A of the IT Act ,  transmitting of sexually explicit content through electronic mode and online sexual chat is an offence .

- Since, your chats were sexual , hence it can be a problem for you, if you will lodge a complaint against her for the offence of cheating .

- Hence, better forget her 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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224 Consultations

1. No. Your objective was not legal as per Indian Law.

 

2. It will be prudent on your part not to stir the issue any further.

Krishna Kishore Ganguly
Advocate, Kolkata
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