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A transfer of money to other bank my mistake cannot be reversed, banks say you have done the transaction, even after raising written complaint and completing other complaint formalities, even with cybercrime. Any suggestion on how to get this transaction reversed .

Ans: The first thing you need to do in case of an incorrect money transfer is to inform the bank. You can do this by quickly calling up the customer care number and providing them with all the details of the transaction. They will provide you with a request or complaint number.

You can then send an email to the customer service department detailing the error in the transfer. As a result, you will have written documentation.

If it is an intra-bank transaction, the bank itself will reach out to the wrong recipient and request the reversal. If it is a transfer to another bank, your bank will act as a facilitator, providing you with the details of the wrong recipient's bank and branch.

Then you can personally visit the concerned bank and talk to the manager. You may have to produce all proofs and communications regarding the incorrect transaction. The bank manager will then contact the wrong recipient and request.
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I have reported a fraudulent (phishing message) transaction to the bank with all details within 1 hour and reported to national cyber crime as advised with 2 hours of this transaction. I am following up with all regulatory authorities- HDFC remitter account, INDUSIND BANK payee account, RBI, NIC , for reversal of transaction. But bank says this is beyond their jurisdiction, as the transaction was done at my end with otp. What i am given to understand that if by mistake you transfer to some other account, banks will not share any information of the receiving person/account., after raising the written complaint with bank, cyber crime, RBI; and when they have a KYC registered system. MoI have reported a fraudulent (phishing message) transaction to the bank with all details within 1 hour and reported to national cyber crime as advised with 2 hours of this transaction. I am following up with all regulatory authorities- HDFC remitter account, INDUSIND BANK payee account, RBI, NIC , for reversal of transaction. But bank says this is beyond their jurisdiction, as the transaction was done at my end with otp. What i am given to understand that if by mistake you transfer to some other account, banks will not share any information of the receiving person/account., after raising the written complaint with bank, cyber crime, RBI; and when they have a KYC registered system. 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Ans: You're absolutely right to be following up on this fraudulent transaction. Here's a breakdown of the situation and potential next steps:

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Time Sensitivity: Acting quickly after a fraudulent transaction increases the chance of recovery. You've done well by reporting it within an hour to your bank and cybercrime authorities.
OTP Verification: Since the transaction was authorized with your OTP, retrieving the funds might be difficult. However, it's still important to pursue all avenues.
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Follow Up with Bank: While the bank might initially say it's beyond their control, be persistent. Request to escalate your complaint and speak with a supervisor or fraud department representative. Explain the fraudulent nature of the transaction and the promptness of your reporting.
Cybercrime Investigation: Cooperate fully with the cybercrime investigation. Provide any additional information they request and maintain communication.
RBI Complaint: If the bank remains unhelpful, consider filing a formal complaint with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Ombudsman. Here's the link to file a complaint with the RBI Ombudsman: [RBI Ombudsman Complaint ???? ????]https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/Complaints.aspx
Dispute with IndusInd Bank: While they might not share beneficiary details due to privacy regulations, you can try filing a dispute with IndusInd Bank, stating the fraudulent transaction and requesting a reversal.
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Gather Evidence: Maintain copies of your complaint documents, cybercrime FIR (First Information Report), and all communication with banks and authorities.
Report to Credit Bureaus: If the fraud impacted your credit score, consider reporting it to credit bureaus (CIBIL, Experian, Equifax) to initiate a dispute resolution process.
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Sir,I became to cyber fraud in regards to Telegram Prepaid Task where I was deceived and manipulated by the fraudsters under their false pretenses that they were offering me a part time work from home job .I transferred Rs 86000/- to them.I reported to the same to my Indian Bank within 3 days according to RBI guidelines via a phone call to my branch manager but he did not take my complaint initially over the phone and rudely said to visit branch.then on the 4th day I visited branch along with necessary documents and police complaint copy and a written application informing the details of fraud transaction.I also got shadow reversal in account of Rs86000/- which was reflecting as a hold or lien balance in my account then I was to advised by the manager to wait for 1 or 1 and a half month till the investigation gets completed and then he will verify the same and credit the same into my account but they did not do anything for 1 month 6 days till I again visited branch to know that the said manager got transferred to another branch and new assigned branch manager did not knew anything I again submitted a complaint and then they raised a charge back which was rejected by the beneficiary bank stating that there is no balance in the beneficiary or fraudsters account .I complained to RBI but even RBI supported bank and held me responsible and now bank also closed and rejected my claim and that shadow reversal also has been reversed by them..what shall I do?
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1. File an FIR with the Cyber Crime Police Station
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Visit the Cyber Crime Police Station in your city or use the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in). Online reports are also possible.

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Compile all relevant documents: initial complaints to the bank, emails, SMS messages, screenshots of Telegram conversations, bank statements showing the transaction, RBI complaint letters, and any other related correspondence.

This documentation will provide a thorough record of events, which is helpful for authorities and any additional escalations you make.

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File a complaint with the Banking Ombudsman under the Reserve Bank of India if you haven't done so already. This is a separate avenue that might yield a different result.

To initiate, visit the RBI’s Banking Ombudsman page and follow the complaint process. Ensure your complaint is detailed, mentioning dates, bank interactions, and the specific RBI guidelines under which you initially acted.

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If the Banking Ombudsman process does not yield results, you may consider sending a legal notice to the bank. This may compel them to reconsider their stance.

Contact a lawyer who specializes in consumer or banking matters. The lawyer will draft a legal notice mentioning the bank's failure to act as per the initial commitment made by the branch manager.

Sometimes, this step pushes banks to act, as they prefer to avoid further legal disputes.

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If the above steps don’t help, you may consider filing a complaint with the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum in your district or state.

Since you suffered financial loss due to what may be considered negligence or delay from the bank's side, the Consumer Forum might provide some relief or compensation.

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