[Resolved]  Vodafone — Fraud Scheme

Address:

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Sir,
I have been a regular user of the Vodafone no. [protected] since the last six years.
On the 7th of January, 2011 I got a call from a supposed tele-caller who informed me that my number had been shortlisted to receive an amount of Rs. 50, 000. On inquiring about the scheme, he convinced me that the company periodically selects certain numbers to which this cash prize is given. He also said that this money can be had only if I deposit Rs. 250 in the form of recharge coupons and also register the secret code and serial numbers of the same. Keeping in mind the repute of the company, I went ahead and bought the recharge coupons. After I had provided the details required to the telecaller, he assured me that I would receive intimation within an hour. However, within the next half an hour I got another call from the same caller, telling me that I would have to deposit another
Rs. 200 again because the company wants Rs 450 in total and this amount will be reimbursed when the Rs 50,000 is deposited in my bank account. I took the chance and was assured the same thing that the scheme is not fraud and that I would receive the intimation. No intimation came. On Saturday the 8th, I checked up the matter with the caller, who then informed me that the last Rs 200 I had deposited the previous evening, was not showing on the computer and so I would have to pay that amount again. I tried to reason out with him that as per the instructions, I had deposited Rs 450 and if that amount has not been entered on the computer it is their fault. He remained adamant stating that nothing could be done. Then, I offered to register the numbers again as I had the coupons with me but the response was negative.

Sir, I feel cheated because I did comply with the instructions and because of their technical and personnel fault, I have lost my money as well as my faith. Kindly look in to the matter and do what is necessary. I am providing all the details below.
Name of the Subscriber: Ms Shilpi Khan
Father's name :Shri RB Khan
Mobile no. [protected]
Telecaller's name & number: Mr. Arun ([protected])
Recharge Coupon details:(Serial nos.)
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Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,
Ms Shilpi Khan