After placing a cab request in multiple online websites for a taxi booking, I was contacted by Mr.Rahul Verma. He informed me that he had received the lead for the booking through a website and said he can address such requirements and has a company called Travel Mait. I agreed with him on an Innova cab for INR 17,500 all inclusive for a booking from 19th Oct to 23rd Oct. He assured me that I can trust him with my requirement and will get back to me on advance payment once a cab and driver has been reserved for me. Over the next few days I followed up with him for the cab booking and payment details. He shared his bank details on 13th oct and over a call informed me that the cab is reserved and I can pay him RS.10,000 now and balance to driver when he arrives on the 19th. 0661000101145942 Rahul verma Ifsc:- punb0066100 Punjab national bank
I transferred RS.10,000 to him on the 13th Oct.
I kept following up for cab details and confirmation email, over calls and messages, but from the 13th till the 19th of October early morning, he kept telling me not to worry and cab is ready. Finally on 19th morning when he couldn't get me a cab and I had to make other arrangements, I informed him to refund my money immediately. On 19th he told me that I shall return the money to you tomorrow , i.e., 20th Oct. Since it was festival time I didn't want to pressurise him and agreed to wait till the next day. From this day onwards till today I have been following up for the RS.10,000 i paid him and seeking a refund. He has stopped taking calls and sometimes replys to SMS. I have details of all message communication with him where he has shared the bank details and confirmed receipt of payment. And later also said he will return the money. I have a recording of the last mobile phone conversation with him where he has again tried to pacify me by saying that he is making the payment now.
I seek assistance in getting my money back and ensuring fraudsters like Rahul Verma are put to task.
Thank you