You can send the whatsapp message that if he is not returning the amount then you will take legal action through police complaint for which he will be liable for the legal consequences, if he is not responding for that too then you can lodge a criminal complaint by giving the phone number alone, the police will trace him out and will be helpful to recover your amount
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I know a CCTV engineer for few years but not aware of his residence or office, I used to contact him over phone and get installation and repair service for CCTV. However, in latest incident I paid him 10K advance for CCTV infra upgrade. Transaction was done through UPI and have whatsapp chat records. Now he is not picking phone and I see it as cheating. What are my options to get money back and make him answerable?
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You can file a criminal complaint against him under section 420 IPC now as 318 of BNS act and if you can somehow get details of his residence, then you can also simuntaneously file a civil suit for recovery of the money against him.
issue of legal notice would be expensive proposition
you cannot sue the engineer to recover Rs10 k as legal fees would be more than amount to be recovered
Dear Client,
If you believe you've been cheated by the CCTV engineer, there are several steps you can take to try to recover your money and hold him accountable. First, gather all evidence, including UPI transaction details, WhatsApp chat records, and any other communication or receipts related to the transaction. This documentation will be crucial for any legal or formal proceedings.
Try reaching him through other means, such as email or social media, or ask mutual contacts for assistance. Contact your UPI payment service provider to report the transaction and explain the situation, as they may have procedures to address fraudulent transactions or disputes. Visit your local police station and file a formal complaint, providing all the evidence you have.
The police can investigate the matter and take action against the individual. File a complaint with consumer protection agencies or forums, which can mediate disputes between consumers and service providers and help in resolving the issue. If other steps do not yield results, consider consulting a lawyer to explore legal action, such as filing a case in small claims court. Taking these steps promptly can increase your chances of recovering your money and preventing further issues.
- You can lodge a complaint before the police against him on the basis of UPI payment and Whatsapp records for the offence of cheating and breach of trust.
- Further, send the copy of that police complaint to him .
You can file both cheating and consumer court complaint against him
Lodge a complaint with local police for cheating.
They can only trace him and book him for the offence, if any.
