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LContext : I was looking to practice a pricing strategy question from Harvard business school to test my knowledge in private capacity. I had some hypothesis but they were not yielding any good result.
I turned to internet to see some sample solutions they did not do any better.
Then I found a website https://www.thecasesolutions.com that had this solution and some YouTube videos that seemed legit. However to access them you have to drop an sms which I did.
There was a sign up fee of 1$ which I paid and the person handling whatsapp just gave the solution over whatsapp.
Problem: A few days back that same person came back saying I have defrauded him by not making full payment of 250$ and they would send legal notice to my company for breach of contract.
Here’s why I think it’s a scam
1. They did not have to share solution with me if payment was pending. It’s kinda their fault
2. Claiming that I requested urgent solution which is even more expensive but again it is nullified due to point#1 and point #3.
3. After seeing I’m not budging on chat they said transfer 100$ only as 50% discount for signing up. This reeks of scam.Advice needed: Is it even possible for them to send any type of legal notice?
There are 2 ways I see it.
1. The case is strong from my side that I did not explicitly ask for any express solution nor did they enquire about the same. They provided full service without making sure the payment was received (they acknowledged 1$ payment but did not ask any further). Also if they want money they should be providing it via their website behind a paywall. Why is transaction happening on WhatsApp
2. The case is strong from their side in case there is fine print during signup(which I don’t remember).
What should be the next steps? I don’t want any legal troubles(obviously) but this looks like scam through and through
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IDon’t budge….! Ask them to send the legal notice. Once they do, go to a lawyer to send them a defamation notice.
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IBcz the said solution making person/ firm contacted your place of work to cause disrepute to you, and as a result of which you suffered material loss (loss of opportunity to work in a client/ place/ any reprimand from office) & hence you seek redressal. But be aware, if you had agreed for 250 usd beforehand but didn’t pay, the other party can say that it is not defamation, if it is true. Still, depending on the lawyer, you can get a favourable judgement even in this case.
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LThere was no mention of 250 usd.
There was just a sign up fee and they gave the solution(their text on the WhatsApp suggests the same).
I never once agreed on text at least for the fee.
Again I’m not sure if there is fine print on the website but again if order placement is done over whatsapp everything should have been cleared on WhatsApp
I have attached the screenshots from the conversation on WhatsApp ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15stSCaQn6jJAwXdNvtl15NWnGIOb4llj?usp=sharing )
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IIf it wasn’t in the journey or they didn’t explicitly say it, then it is alright. But, do contact a lawyer to discuss next steps, and try to meet someone who is not looking to simply fleece.
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LI am not sure which lawyer to contact. Looks like a USA company (atleast the number is from usa). Will the case be battled out in US soil or my home country?
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IIf they want to go through the trouble, then they will file one in the USA. You can file one in India. The thing is you should try to avoid that stage, and hence, posturing is key. You need to send a notice to them before hand, basically saying that what they are saying is malafide, and ultra vires. Threatening to defame you has given you mental stress, and you reserve the right to sue them in your local court for cruelty, infringement of right to life, defamation & blackmail. I think this will be it, cuz they wouldn’t want to come to your local courts to fight a battle & back off.
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LAgain how to send legal notice to an entity registered in some other country?
Or do I file a legal notice in india? Can you elaborate on this please?
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ILegal notice is just a piece of paper. There is no complaint with any authority. You will send it to them over any medium. Your lawyer can figure that out.
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LSorry to bother you but since you are the only one interacting and helping me out.
I am reading on the internet that sending a legal notice from one country to someone in another country, I would need to go through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) by contacting the appropriate my country’s embassy or high commission in that country, as serving legal documents directly is usually not possible; this process involves utilizing a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between my country and the recipient’s country to formally request the service of the notice through their designated authorities.
Also there is something called origin of cause of action
Also im not sure why is he involving my company when my actions were individual? Is that even legally allowed?
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