Indian Army — Fraud by Indian Army Courier Jodhpur Rajasthan

Address:

Jodhpur

Respected Sir,
1. That a person namely Ramswaroop S/o Shri Madan Lal presently posted at Jodhpur Army (Rajasthan) in the CISF Post, ID Card Number GA[protected]F00, resident of Kheda Basti, Baniyani, Kota-325001 (Rajasthan), Mobile No. [protected], had posted on OLX website an advertisement for sale of Motorcycle bearing No. RJ 20 KS 3374 Make Hero HF-Deluxe, Make 2017 being registered owner. I had shown my interest to purchase the said motorcycle. Accordingly I had contacted on the Mobile No. [protected], which was displayed on OLX Website. The said call was made by me from my mobile No. [protected] on 22.08.2020. During the discussion the other person had said to me that he was the registered owner of said motorcycle. Further during discussion he said that the said motorcycle was available for sale for a price of Rs. 21, 500/- and after some negotiation we both agreed for a sale price of Rs. 21, 000/-. Thereafter the said Mr. Ramswaroop said he was located at Jodhpur and for sending the motorcycle to Jaipur and amount of Rs. 2150/- was to be paid by me to which I had agreed. Further during discussion the said Mr. Ramswaroop had disclosed to me that he was employed with the Indian Army and it was currently posted in Jodhpur. However, he had got transferred to some other place and he did not want to carry the motorcycle with him therefore he wanted to sell it.
2. When I came to know that he was from the Army I had faith in him that he was true person and that I was getting a good deal for the motorcycle. On further query he said that if I paid amount of Rs. 2150/- on Paytm I would received the motorcycle tomorrow morning. He had provided mobile No. [protected] for the transfer of the said money. Accordingly I had paid the amount of 2150/- on the said Paytm account on 22.08.20 vide transaction ID No.[protected].
3. Thereafter on 23.08.2020 at 8.30 AM one Mr. Praveen Kumar called from Mobile No. [protected] and said to me that he was the courier boy of the Indian Army he told me that I would receive the parcel i.e. motorcycle in next one 1 and 1 ½ Hours. And thereafter he disconnects the call. After about 15 minutes I received a call from the Praveen Kumar he told to me that an amount of Rs. 9999/- was to be paid mobile number[protected] provided by him and at the time of delivery of motorcycle I will get refund of Rs. 9900/- and Rs. 99/- would be deducted as the courier was been delayed. Upon my query as to why I should I deposited 9999/- that it was the normal procedure in the Indian Army Courier. On hearing Indian Army from these persons, I was convinced that they all were genuine peoples and were employee with the Indian Army and that the courier was really coming through Indian Army Courier.
4. Thereafter I received a whatsapp massage from Mr. Praveen from his mobile No. [protected], for the transfer of Rs. 9999/-. The said Mr. Praveen had provided a new mobile No. [protected] (Hemant) having a Paytm account for the transfer of Rs. 9999/- for the Courier. Thereafter on the same day 23.08.20 at 08.58 AM, I had transferred the said amount of Rs. 9999/- in the said Paytm mobile No. [protected] (Hemant) vide Transaction ID No.[protected]. Mr. Praveen had assured me that after payment Motorcycle would send to me in two hours.
5. Thereafter, after about 30 minutes I received a call from Mr. Praveen from his mobile No. [protected] during the call he said that I have to make payment of Rs. 14999/- as the delivery of vehicle was delayed and further said that out of the said amount 14900/- would be refunded would be me and 99/- would be deducted towards expenses. During the call I expressed my inability to make the payment before the delivery of vehicle however Mr. Praveen stressed upon that he was army person and he said that the delivery would defiantly be made. That since I was arranging the money it take some time in the meanwhile Mr. Praveen again called and said I should not delay the payment and I should immediately make the payment otherwise my earlier payment would be struck for a long time accordingly I made the payments Rs. 14999/- in the said Paytm mobile No. [protected] (Hemant) On vide Transaction ID No.[protected].
6. Half and Hour later I again a call from said Praveen and this time he wanted me to make one more payment of Rs. 12999/- for the delay in the delivery of the motorcycle. During the call Mr. Praveen wanted me to pay another amount of Rs. 12999/- due for the delay to which I said I have already paid 23000/- Rs. And I have not received the motorcycle. Praveen said to believe him as he was a army person and my money is safe with the Indian Army and I should not worry about the same motorcycle would be delivered to me in next 1 hour. Accordingly I had made of payment of Rs. 12999/- in the said Paytm mobile No. [protected] (Hemant) On vide Transaction ID No.[protected].
7. Thereafter I received a whatsapp from Mr. Praveen from his mobile No. [protected], for the transfer of Rs. 12999/-. The said Mr. Praveen had provided a new mobile No. [protected] (Army) having a Paytm account for the transfer of Rs. 12999/- for the Courier. Thereafter on the same day 23.08.20 at 10.53 AM, I had transferred the said amount of Rs. 12999/- in the said Paytm mobile No. [protected] (Army). On vide Transaction ID No.[protected]. After the transaction I noticed that the said mobile/Paytm account was in the name of Farukh.
8. That at about 11.30 Praveen Kumar called me and demanded Rs. 18999/- for the purpose of delivery of Vehicle . Since I had paid more amount, therefore I declined to make payment. Mr. Praveen Kumar called me either you pay Rs. 18999/- or Mr. Ramswaroop will pay the said amount. In such situation I called Mr. Ramswaroop on his mobile phone and shows inability to make further payment. Mr. Ramswaroop from 11.30AM to 3.30PM continuously call me through mobile ultimately Mr. Ramswroop advise me to paid Rs. 5000/- and remaining amount shall be paid by me. Thereafter I received a whatsapp from Mr. Ramswaroop from his mobile No.[protected], for the transfer of Rs. 5000/-. The said Mr. Ramswaroop had provided a new mobile No. [protected] (Army) having a Paytm account for the transfer of Rs. 5000/- for the Courier. Thereafter on the same day 23.08.20 at 04.06 PM, I had transferred the said amount of Rs. 5000/- in the said Paytm mobile No. [protected] (Army). On vide Transaction ID No.[protected]. After the transaction I noticed that the said mobile/Paytm account was in the name of Farukh
9. Accordingly on 23.08.20 from my Paytm Mobile No. [protected] I had paid a total amount of Rs. 58146 on Paytm in the following manner:-
1. Vijendra Mob. No.[protected], UPI Ref. No.[protected], Amount Rs. 2150/-
2. Hemant Mob. No.[protected], UPI Ref. No.[protected], Amount Rs. 9999/-,
3. Hemant Mob. No.[protected], UPI Ref. No.[protected] Amount Rs. 14999/-,
4. Hemant Mob. No.[protected], UPI Ref. No.[protected] Amount Rs. 12999/-
5. Farukh Mob. No.[protected], (i) UPI Ref. No.[protected], Amount Rs. 12999/-
6. Farukh Mob. No.[protected], UPI Ref. No.[protected], Amount Rs. 5000/-
10. That every time after making the payment pressure was being made to make additional payment and was further being asked to believe them. With good faith that my dealing with Indian Army Person so my money was safe. Since I had already paid huge amount I was somehow struck in their pressure tactics and was making the payment for the motorcycle which was the good bargain.
11. That on 24.08.2020 I called through my mobile No. [protected] to Mr. Ramswroop. I notice that said mobile is out of range. Thereafter I called to Mr. Praveen, he told me that your order is cancelled you will get your money after 21 days. At that time I understood that online fraud committed against me through OLX Website and Paytm.
12. That some forged person with dishonest intention uploaded the advertisement on OLX Website for sale of vehicle on very low price. Innocent person in their seduction called them through mobile and showing interest to purchase the vehicle. The above forged person representing themselves from Indian Army by their dishonest acts. The above mentioned persons without delivery of vehicle demanded payment through Paytm in various Mobile Number Online and cheated the innocent person. The aforesaid have cheated me of hard earned money of Rs. 58, 146/- and have caused losses to me. After cheating one person they uploaded same vehicle in OLX Website and posted another Mobile Number to cheat some other person. It is pointed out that in Jaipur City Every day cheating of Rs. 15-20 Lakhs is committed through OLX but, the said website has not taken any action to prevent the fraud on their website.
It is therefore, humbly requested you to arrest the accused persons and give justice to me and refund my hard earned money of Rs. 58, 146/- and arrest the accused persons immediately.
Thanking you,
Devi Singh Gurjar S/o Kanhaiya Lal
R/o 168, Jhalana Gram, Near Water Tank,
Police Station Malviya Nagar, Malviya Nagar,
Jaipur-302017 (Rajasthan)
Mob. No. [protected]
Mail ID- [protected]@gmail.com