How can I recover my money from a fraudulent company?

A company took security money from me in exchange for promising business work, but they neither provided the work nor returned the money. Now, the company has committed fraud and disappeared. What legal action can I take to recover my money?

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Advocate A M Iktear Uddin (anik) Answered: 17 Jan 2026

Dear client, as per your query, to recover money from a fraudulent company, you can immediately contact your bank/payment provider to dispute charges, report the fraud to local police and file complaints with national consumer/cybercrime National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (India) to freeze funds and stop the scammer, while gathering all evidence for a strong case. Quick action is crucial, especially for bank transfers, as early reporting increases recovery chances. I hope this answer was helpful. In case of further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 13 Nov 2025

First, send a legal notice to the company demanding your refund within a fixed time. If they fail to respond, file a criminal complaint under Section 318 of BNS 2023 for cheating and a civil recovery suit to claim your money. You may also approach the Consumer Court if services were promised but not delivered. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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