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| Date of Complaint | December 25, 2023 |
| Name(s) of companies complained against | Refipkartmission.org |
| Category of complaint | Internet Services |
| Permanent link of complaint | Right click to copy link |
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Dear Sir,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a distressing incident involving my friend, Ana (not her real name), who fell victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme. The purpose of this complaint is to seek assistance and raise awareness about the deceptive practices employed by the perpetrators.
On 17 Nov, 2023, while casually scrolling through her Instagram feed, Ana (not her real name) encountered an enticing advertisement promising substantial returns on investments ranging from 200 to 500. Intrigued by the prospect of earning significant amounts, she clicked on the ad, leading her to a website where she was prompted to create an account.
After successfully setting up her account, Ana (not her real name) was encouraged to make an initial deposit of 200. To her surprise, the website displayed a fictitious profit of 400, seemingly doubling her investment. However, the catch was revealed when she attempted to withdraw the supposed earnings. The platform insisted that she needed to repeat the investment process six more times to unlock the withdrawal feature.
Trusting the legitimacy of the operation, Ana (not her real name) complied and deposited additional funds, witnessing an apparent increase in her account balance each time. Unfortunately, the scheme took a darker turn when she was instructed to invest a substantial amount of 50,000. Despite the escalating risk, she followed through, enticed by the promise of earning over 100,000.
Upon completing the required investment cycle, the website abruptly demanded verification of identity and insisted on the payment of taxes amounting to 60,000 before allowing any withdrawals. This revelation was a stark realization that she had fallen victim to an elaborate scam.
The perpetrators’ deceitful tactics, which included false promises, fictitious profits, and escalating demands for larger investments, culminated in a devastating financial loss for Ana (not the real name) The additional requirement of paying exorbitant taxes for withdrawal was the final blow, leading to the realization that she had been manipulated.
I implore your assistance in investigating and taking appropriate action against the individuals or entities responsible for this fraudulent scheme. Moreover, I hope that through this complaint, we can raise awareness about the dangers of online scams and protect others from falling prey to similar deceptive practices.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to any assistance you can provide in resolving this unfortunate situation & helping her in this situation as she got very demotivated by this scam.
Regards,
Mukul
