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| Date of Complaint | January 15, 2025 |
| Name(s) of companies complained against | Promotion Department of Google in India |
| Category of complaint | Cyber Crime |
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I received a message on WhatsApp regarding an online part-time job. Initially, they told me that the work was simple—I just needed to give ratings to hotels on Google Maps. Thinking it was safe, I agreed. After completing the first task, the contact person on WhatsApp instructed me to message someone on Telegram to receive payment for my work.
I joined Telegram as directed, and the receptionist there asked me to join a group. After joining the group, she requested my bank details for payment, and I provided them. At first, everything seemed fine. However, things changed when she asked me to complete 20 tasks. I assumed all the tasks would be similar to the rating task, so I agreed.
When I checked the tasks, I found that four of them were merchant tasks. These required me to create an account on their website and place orders, promising I would earn a profit along with a refund of the money I spent. I was hesitant and asked them if it was risky. They assured me 100% that it was safe, so I trusted them.
After placing my first order, they told me I needed to complete three consecutive orders to get my money refunded. With each order, the amount to be paid kept increasing. By the time I reached the third order, my Bitcoin balance was depleted. When I asked for a refund, they told me I needed to manage ₹240,000 to get compensation for my money and assured me I would get back everything I had paid.
Believing them, I followed their instructions, managed the funds, and transferred ₹240,000 to their account. The next day, I placed another order, which was successful. However, they claimed my credit score was low, and because of that, the refund could not be processed. They then demanded an additional ₹400,000 to resolve the issue and get my money back. In this scam I have lost my 340000.
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