Scam Reporting Steps Guide

Summary

If you suspect a scam involving identity theft and intimidation, do not pay any money. Report the incident to the Cyber Crime Cell in Odisha and your local police. Collect all communication records and consider consulting a local lawyer for personalized advice. Avoid engaging with any intimidating communications from the scammer.

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Could you share more about how the scam unfolded? For example, were you asked to make a payment, or did they request personal information from you? Understanding this will help in providing relevant legal information.
They contact me via WhatsApp regarding work from home job. They said there is no need for registration fees and asked for the details like name, aadhar card pic and signature pic. After sending those they send me a agreement and after completing the work they are now saying "you have not completed the work and left midwork" and asking for money.
It sounds like you might be dealing with a scam. Here are some steps you can take:
- Do not pay any money: Legitimate companies do not ask for money after offering a job.
- Report to Cyber Crime: File a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell in Odisha. You can also report online at [cybercrime.gov.in](https://cybercrime.gov.in/).
- Contact Local Police: Inform them about the scam and provide all details you have.
- Protect Your Identity: Monitor your financial accounts and consider reaching out to a professional to secure your identity.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with reporting?
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To proceed with reporting the scam, you can take the following steps:
- File a Complaint with Cyber Crime Cell: Visit your local Cyber Crime Cell in Odisha or file a complaint online at [cybercrime.gov.in](https://cybercrime.gov.in/). Provide all evidence and details about the scam.
- Contact Local Police: Visit the nearest police station and file an FIR (First Information Report). Ensure to carry all the documents and communication records related to the scam.
If you need more detailed guidance or assistance with these processes, feel free to ask!
Now a advocate from their side contacted me via gmail carrying the gmail id "advocateassociate17@gmail.com"
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It seems like you are dealing with a complex scam situation. If an advocate from their side has contacted you, it might be an intimidation tactic. Here’s what you can do:
- Do not respond or engage with them.
- Collect all communication records.
- Consider consulting with a local lawyer for a more personalized approach.
Would you like more detailed information on legal actions you can take against this scam?
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It seems like you're dealing with a sophisticated scam that involves intimidation tactics. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please share your phone number, name, email (optional), and your zipcode or city. Additionally, can you provide more details about the communications you've received from this so-called advocate?
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It seems you're dealing with a potentially serious scam involving identity theft and intimidation. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please share your phone number, name, email (optional), and your zipcode or city. Additionally, can you provide more details about the communications you've received from this so-called advocate?