Hey everyone,
I need some advice on what I should do next.
A person named Karthik contacted me via whatsapp call and message via a whatsapp job group offering paid substitute work to attend a BNI meeting. He told me I’d be paid ₹400 for attending.
Later I found out he actually got ₹600 from the client and kept ₹200 as his commission, and I was supposed to get ₹400. I attended the meeting as agreed, but after that he completely ghosted me and hasn’t paid anything. He even told me to come collect cash in hand at Allen Solly in Anna Nagar. When I went there and called him, his friend picked up and said he had gone to Choolaimedu. Since then, no response at all.
I have his mobile number, photo, and chat/call proof. He’s not responding at all now.
I’ve already filed a cybercrime complaint, but realistically for ₹400, I’m not sure how much action will happen.
What would you suggest I do next?
- Try confronting him again?
- Go to his workplace and ask directly?
- File a police complaint?
- Or just move on?
Would appreciate practical suggestions.