YMGrad took ₹53,708 for visa slot booking – no slot, no refund even after 4 months

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      Vedanteagle169
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        April 24, 2025 at 11:43 am
        Posting this so other students don’t fall into the same trap.

        I signed up for YMGrad’s “premium 24×7 US visa slot booking service” in late December, paying ₹53,000+ upfront. The service promised:
        • Round-the-clock slot tracking
        • Emergency appointment booking
        • Help for students with prior visa refusals
        • DS-160 and document guidance

        Despite months of follow-ups, I didn’t get a single visa slot booked. Emergency slot wasn’t aligned with my intake, and after escalating multiple times, I finally withdrew from the service — but they refused to refund the money.

        So far I’ve:
        • Filed a dispute via Razorpay
        • Raised a chargeback with my bank
        • Preparing to escalate further via consumer grievance platforms and legal options

        I’ve documented the entire case — all chats, screenshots, and emails. This isn’t an isolated case either; others have reported similar issues. If anyone’s facing something similar or wants to connect over a formal complaint, feel free to DM.

        Always research before trusting paid “visa slot booking” services.

        #VisaScam #YMGrad #StudyAbroadIndia #USVisa #ConsumerAwareness

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        Desiknight9081
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          April 24, 2025 at 2:21 pm
          Hi. I’m a lawyer here. Send them a legal notice immediately, prior to filing a consumer complaint. If that doesn’t work, then go all guns blazing.

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              April 24, 2025 at 2:22 pm
              Hi i have very less idea on how to proceed legally, it would be a great help if you could tell me how to. Thanks a lot!

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                  April 24, 2025 at 2:24 pm
                  Sure, I will! Please feel free to reach out!

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                      April 24, 2025 at 2:24 pm
                      Can I DM you?

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                  April 26, 2025 at 10:48 am
                  Your post is generic and does not have a substantial legal issue involved.

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