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LI literally know people who are very likely running an MLM scam ofcourse I don’t have details on the business but I have their linkedin social profiles and GSTIN. Is their any way I can report these people and ask appropriately authorities to investigate them. I was fortunate to escape this but their will be lots of people easily getting trapped in these types of schemes so let me know how I can report these people and where?
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1. **Report to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)**: MLMs (multi-level marketing schemes) are **illegal** in India if they are operating as pyramid schemes. The first place you should report them is to the **MCA**. They handle corporate frauds and can investigate companies that are using deceptive business practices. You can file a **complaint via their online portal** and provide the details you have, like **GSTIN and LinkedIn profiles**. Here’s the link: [MCA Complaints Portal](https://www.mca.gov.in/MCA21/).
2. **File a Complaint with Consumer Forum**: If they are directly scamming people, you can file a complaint with the **Consumer Court**. **MLM schemes** often deceive consumers into buying worthless products or joining the pyramid. The **Consumer Forum** can look into the matter, especially if there are a significant number of victims.
3. **File a Complaint with the Police or Cyber Crime**: If you suspect fraud and financial loss, **report it to the local police** or **Cyber Crime Department**. They can look into the fraudulent activities and take action. This is especially important if you have specific evidence like GSTIN and links to the scammers’ profiles. You can file an online report with the **Cyber Crime Department**: [Cyber Crime Reporting Portal](https://cybercrime.gov.in/).
4. **Alert Other Platforms**: You can also raise a red flag by **reporting their LinkedIn profiles** or any other social media profiles they are using for promotion. LinkedIn has a reporting system for suspicious accounts, and other platforms like Facebook or Instagram also allow you to report scams.
5. **Inform the GST Department**: If these people are using a **GSTIN** inappropriately or fraudulently, you can report it directly to the **GST Department**. They have a **whistleblower** section on their website where you can file a complaint about misuse of GST.
6. **Public Awareness**: If you want to be proactive, you can help **spread awareness** about the scam. Share information with people in your network about the dangers of MLM schemes and what to watch out for. It won’t stop the scam right away, but it can prevent new victims.
Don’t sit on the sidelines. Report them to **MCA**, **Consumer Forum**, **Cyber Crime**, or even directly to the police. These MLM scams are designed to trap people, and if you’ve got the evidence, it’s time to hand it over to the authorities. If you’re serious about stopping them, get on it fast before they have more time to cause damage.
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LPlease see my previous post the problem is one of my close friend is involved in this I don’t think she knows this is an MLM scheme, and I also don’t want my name to be public as these people can attack me as they have my personal details
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