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Krishnendu Mishra89
from Kolkata, West Bengal
May 11, 2026
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I am complaining about Shine.com paid services

I made some payments for paid services and want to cancel these servcies ASAP. I have attached the details for my payments made apart from the inital amount of 3293 that I made on last Friday, i.e.8th May 2026. Rest payments have been today, i.e. 11th May 2026...
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from Pune, Maharashtra
May 6, 2026
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Receiving Fraudulent Calls from Shine.com

Address: Gurgaon/ Delhi

I have been receiving multiple calls each day from Shine, with recruiters asking me to pay a certain amount in exchange for offer letters from top companies such as Accenture.

Despite requesting multiple times that my contact details be removed from their database, these requests have not been addressed. As a result, I find the overall experience highly unprofessional.

I am submitting this consumer complaint...
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jackanoop
from varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
May 6, 2026
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STILL NO UPDATE - Complaint Against Shine for Fraudulent Services and Refund Request

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Shine regarding fraudulent services and to request a full refund of my hard-earned money.

I would like to state that if I expressed frustration in my previous communication, it was only because I have not received proper services for the last 8–9 months, despite making full payment. My frustration is completely justified, as I trusted the company, invested my money, and in...
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sankhamitra
from Bhubaneswar, Odisha
May 2, 2026
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Getting No Response from Shine.com despite being their Premium Member

Address: Shine.com, 11th Floor, Park Centra, Sector – 30, Gurgaon, Haryana-122001, Opp. 32nd milestone, Phone - 8010062222, Email - [email protected]
Website: www.shine.com

I am a premium member of online Job portal service provider, Shine.com, for which I had to pay ? 1.54 lakhs to them. Despite being a premium member, I don't receive any response from their end. My Resume has been updated at shine.com portal as a Default one, due to which I can't update my current CV. Nor can I delete the existing default resume. I tried to draw their attention number of times through phone calls and emails but no response...
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deepa13.10.90
from Delhi, Delhi
Apr 30, 2026
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Refund of already paid amount when I have not availed any services

Website: shine.com

A representative of shine.com called me whether I would want their service. I accepted. They asked to me to pay Rs 3669 for assigning Customer relationship manager. I paid them the amount in two installments. Later a CRM named as Mr Ankit ([protected]) was assigned. He explained me the procedure but did not inform me of the cost I'll have to pay. He first sent me two links to pay for Rs 7030 and Rs 13704. I paid thinking that this much would...
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Deepak Korade
from Mumbai, Maharashtra
Apr 28, 2026
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Refusal to Refund 55,635.67 Unfair Trade Practices by Shine.com

Website: Shine.com

I am filing this formal complaint against Shine.com (HT Media Ltd) regarding an unauthorized/misleading charge for course services that I explicitly declined.
On April 27, 2026, I sent a formal email stating that I do not wish to proceed with any courses. Despite this clear instruction, I have been charged a total of ?55, 635.67. My stance has always been clear: I am only interested in Subscription 3292 if it results in job placement....
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Address: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, India
Website: www.shine.com

R K Sahu from Shine.com forced me to make payments of Rs. 7197 (invoice IN679152), Rs. 8495 (invoice - IN679155) and Rs. 9285 (invoice - IN679066), without providing any services and asking for more money for further services, while not providing services for the existing payment.

I want the refund....
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Shalman
Apr 17, 2026
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Fake Employment Centers duped for money

Esse India and many other small enterprises are linked with HT Media Shine. Com . All are fake HR Product sellers duping millions of Indian unemployed youngsters. The thing is that Shine .com posed as street smart vendor, Shine.com has at least more than 40 members identified after several fake mobile sim cards. The modus operandi is the moment you click any job post on Shine.Com Portale you receive a mobile call, later they ask for money...
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jackanoop
from varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Apr 13, 2026
May 4, 2026
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Complaint Against Shine for Fraudulent Services and Refund Request

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Shine regarding fraudulent services and to request a full refund of my hard-earned money.

I would like to state that if I expressed frustration in my previous communication, it was only because I have not received proper services for the last 8–9 months, despite making full payment. My frustration is completely justified, as I trusted the company, invested my money, and in...
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saritapal17
Mar 17, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
This thread was updated on Mar 20, 2026
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Misrepresentation of Services and Refund Request 1,12,000 Payment

I am writing to raise a complaint against Shine.com regarding misleading and misrepresentation of services.

On 17 March 2026, I purchased multiple job assistance services from Shine.com and made a total payment of approximately ₹1, 12, 564.64 through Google Pay (UPI). Before making the payment, their representative clearly assured me that I would receive a guaranteed job opportunity and regular job calls. This assurance...
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Bramha Singh
Feb 25, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
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Charging extra amount of Rs. 15,759/-after intial payment Discussion of Rs/ 3.293.94. Already Payment made of Rs.16890.75/-

Address: Kanehipur, Jajpur Road
Website: www.shine.com

Dear Sir,
Today morning a call was received from shine.com, regarding a job change.Initial discussion was for paid services that i.e. amount Rs.3600/- will be charged & if payment is done through UPI, there will be a 10% discount and it is Rs.3293.94/-, which will provide6 month validity & conducting interview placement and no further payment will be required for any purposes for further services.On my request a relationship...
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from Kolkata, West Bengal
Feb 24, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
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request for refund and complaint regarding shine services

Website: learning.shine.com

I am writing to raise a formal complaint and to request an immediate refund for the services I purchased today.

I paid approximately ₹80, 000 only a few hours ago for Shine services. However, shortly after the payment, I was informed that I would need to pay an additional ₹39, 000 to receive job links and continue with the process. After already paying a significant amount, I am being asked to make further payments...
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NitishKumarSrivastava
from Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Feb 17, 2026
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Fraud regarding Job Search

I received a call from Shine, where I was asked to enroll by paying a fee, after which they claimed they would assist me in getting a job. I repeatedly asked about the total cost involved, and they clearly confirmed that it was a one-time enrollment fee of ₹3, 292, with no further payments required.

After I made the payment, I received another call demanding an additional ₹4, 637 for resume processing. I requested...
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ManojDiwan
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
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fraud in the name of job assistance

Address: H No J 301/15 Street No 14 Main Road Kartar Nagar Delhi 110053

I created an account on Shine.com in my name Manoj Kumar Diwan to explore better job opportunities, but unfortunately, the experience has been disappointing.

Total charges debit to my account is ₹32000/- in the name of job assistance and career improvement Services (please find the attached screenshot for your reference). Initially, on February 7th, 2025, I was contacted by your team to subscribe to paid services. I was...
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Nileshlatam
from mumbai, Maharashtra
Feb 13, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
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Fake job postings and misleading payment requests

Hi Team,

I have taken Application Highlighter and Resume Booster two services yesterday and today by paying 3292 Rs and 4673 to Shine.com, today I got a call from the relationship manager, but I am not aware that I need to pay money for different services like employment verification and education verification and ATS resume building. Over a call the relationship manager is asking to pay for all these in order to go ahead...
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Vidya N
from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Feb 8, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
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Frauder & Scammers

I was recently deceived by Shine under the false promise of job placement services. Since my last date at my current company is March end, I agreed to explore their offer. Trusting Shine as part of Times of India, I did not question their credentials. I was first asked to pay ₹5, 800 as a “complete service charge” valid for one year, with the assurance that a Relationship Manager (RM) would guide me until I secured offers....
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SaravananR76
from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Feb 1, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
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Fraud transactions enforced by Shine.com (HT Media) employee

Address: 18-20, KASTURBA GANDHI MARG, New Delhi -110001
Website: Shine.com (HT MEDIA)

Ankit Singh of Shine.com (HT Media) misled and manipulated me to do multiple fraudulent transaction worth around Rs.71, 507/- within few minutes.
On 31st January 2026, Ankit Singh contacted me from the number [protected], claiming to operate from the Gurgaon Shine office. He misled me into purchasing multiple products and services related to Job Search, completing seven separate transactions totalling around ₹71, 507/- within...
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Hemant Aherrao
from Bengaluru, Karnataka
Jan 22, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
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Undisclosed multiple payments

I am writing to register a serious complaint regarding the unprofessional and misleading conduct I have experienced with shine.com job services team.
At the time of enrollment, I was never informed of the complete and exact amount payable upfront. Instead, the team mislead me by demanding payments in a piecemeal manner, extracting money step by step under the pretext of “next-level” services. This practice is not only unethical...but...
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SidharthSinhku
from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Jan 3, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
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Complaint Against Shine.com for Pressurised Sale, Misrepresentation, and Denial of Refund Despite Non-Activation of Services

Address: Gurgaon

I am filing this complaint against Shine.com for engaging in pressurised sales tactics, misrepresentation of services, and unfair trade practices, resulting in financial loss and mental harassment.

I was contacted by representatives of Shine.com who aggressively persuaded me to purchase multiple paid services by projecting them as essential and highly effective for job placement. Under continuous pressure and assurances, I...
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Address: 11th Floor, Park Centra, Sector-30 Gurgaon Gurgaon District Haryana India 122001

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a Chartered Accountant who recently qualified in the September 2025 attempt, with results declared on 3rd November 2025. Following my qualification, I began searching for job opportunities both online and offline.

On 19th November 2025, I received a call from Shine.com regarding potential job opportunities. Since I was occupied at that moment, I requested the caller to connect with me the...
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