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Car owner took token amt and refused to sell car and impersonated as police
Question
I found a car on Facebook and went to check the car and it was owned by BMC officer and ad was posted by some of his relative which told us that he is police officer. So everything was good with car so i told him to do transfer process same day if possible. But he said he is not carrying rc book so he called us 2 days later and asked us for token of 5000rs but we paid him 2000rs. Next day i called him confirming that we are visiting tomorrow but the police guy told us that for some reason BMC officer is not ready to sell the car now so i asked to refund the token amount but he didn’t i called him multiple time but he didn’t answered my calls. Later someone else picks up the call and said he is not in police he just scammed you. I don’t know now what to do and if police will write a complaint for 2k or not please suggest. Also i have their all details like car number and their names which are same as their banking name.
Answer ( 1 )
Yes, even though the amount involved is only ₹2,000, you can and should file a police complaint—because this is a case of fraud and impersonation, not just a small monetary dispute. The person who took your money falsely represented himself as a police officer, which amounts to serious offences like impersonation and cheating which are punishable under Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita. You also have important evidence, such as the car number, names matching their bank account or UPI ID, and your payment proof, which strengthens your case. Visit your local police station and submit a written complaint clearly explaining how the accused misrepresented himself, collected a ₹2,000 token under false pretenses, later refused to sell the car, and failed to return your money. Attach all relevant documents, such as call records, payment screenshots, and any communication you had with the accused. If the police are reluctant to register an FIR because the amount seems small, you can still insist on filing a written complaint and getting an acknowledgment. Additionally, you may file an online complaint via your State Police’s official website. Since the fraud occurred through electronic means, IT Act (cheating by impersonation using electronic communication) may also apply.