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EEshashark985
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January 19, 2025 at 7:12 amHI, I booked a honeymoon trip to Manali from a local tours and travels vendor for 60K. he never sent any booking details even asking repeatedly. At last minute he cancelled the trip saying there is heavy snow. We asked him for refund he said he will. Now he is not picking calls nor replying to messages, its been 1 month. What can i do legally to get the money back?. My friends say for 60k its not worth the hassle to go to court, police and have a lawyer to get the money back as legal fees will become more than this. Is there anything i can do to get my hard earned money back. Is it that simple for someone to cheat and live freely in this country :'( -
UUser_9a843357
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January 19, 2025 at 7:31 amIf it’s tour guy with a shop he must be registered, go to consumer court. Low litigation costs also you will might get compensated for the small costs your bear-
EEshashark985
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January 19, 2025 at 7:33 amI am not sure if he is registered, i got his contact through a friend who went few trips through him. He is operating from his house.-
UUser_9a843357
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January 19, 2025 at 7:52 amDoes he have a gst number? Ask your friend or search is business online on justdial -
UUrbanknight9782
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January 20, 2025 at 5:53 amThen he’s operating trips and not paying taxes. Good for you.
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UUser_b24e2068
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January 19, 2025 at 7:37 amNever pay such huge amount in advance. If he insists itβs most likely a scam. I never pay more than 10% until Iβm actually at the location.-
EEshashark985
OP
January 19, 2025 at 7:37 amYeah, lesson learnt-
UUser_b24e2068
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January 19, 2025 at 7:44 amGood luck for the next trip man. Money is fine but he ruined your honeymoon. Thatβs unacceptable-
EEshashark985
OP
January 19, 2025 at 7:46 amYes πͺ. I feel heart wrenched as we were eager for this trip, went for winter gears shopping and everything now it all went in drain-
UUser_b24e2068
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January 19, 2025 at 7:47 amF
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WWisepanda8222
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January 19, 2025 at 7:39 amNALIt seems your friend might have been involved in this. I strongly recommend reconsidering how much you trust them.
If you have made a UPI transfer, report this as a case of cyber fraud to the cyber cell immediately. They can help freeze the account in question.-
EEshashark985
OP
January 19, 2025 at 7:41 amCan this be considered as cyber fraud as i sent the amount knowingly. I mean it was with my permission?-
WWisepanda8222
PARTICIPANT
January 19, 2025 at 8:04 amMost cyber fraud occurs when victims willingly transfer money to scammers. In this case, they offered you a service but failed to deliver it, and since the transaction was conducted online (via UPI), it is certainly actionable.
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UUser_9b826a09
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January 19, 2025 at 9:37 amDo this
Go to your bank and raise a dispute and you can file a cyber crime report stating services for paid amount not received. It will block his account and put a lien on him and you can then pursue cyber crime police for further investigation.-
UUser_fba8369d
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January 19, 2025 at 10:03 amInclude your friends name in the complaint to make things Toasty.
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UUser_faa1a63d
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January 19, 2025 at 7:52 amBefare engaging any tour operator or any vendor, always read their online reviews. If they dont have any reviews or just a few reviews, run away from such providers. Always choose someone who has lots of reviews for an extended period of time.Secondly, always pay just a small advance amount for booking purposes, but never the full amount. The balance is always paid in person when you get the service. The exception is if it is via some well known providers like TripAdvisor or Make my trip
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EEshashark985
OP
January 19, 2025 at 7:56 amThank you, understood!
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IIndiandude2263
PARTICIPANT
January 19, 2025 at 5:08 pmconsult a lawyer and ask him to send a legal notice (choose a lawyer with best prices) -
QQuicklion73
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January 19, 2025 at 8:14 pmGo to the cops, bribe them 10K, they’ll get your money.Take someone local, if there’s someone you know that has contacts at the station, nothing like it.
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UUrbanknight9782
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January 20, 2025 at 5:54 amUnlikely. The guy may be from another state.-
EEshashark985
OP
January 20, 2025 at 11:20 amThis seems the way, he is from the same state only
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