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What are the chances of recovering my money from a fraudulent immigration company?

Good Morning,

A fraudulent company committed to providing results from the AIP program in Canada. I paid approximately AED 80,000 in November 2023, and they gave me a post-dated cheque to ensure my amount.

They failed to deliver the results as promised; the owner himself decided to roll back the program and proceed with a refund, but he eventually did not fulfill his commitments, even after agreeing to installments.

We have been chasing him since March 2024, but he is not responding. He has nothing to say, and currently, he is not in the UAE. In this case, how can I recover my hard-earned money, which is for our children? How can I file a case?

Currently, I am living in Saudi Arabia. I know there is some platform where I can raise an online complaint, but I’m not sure how long it could take to finalize the case. What are the chances of winning?

Many people have been trapped in this fraud; I am not the only one. The owner committed this fraud through his sales employee with over 100 victims.

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12 Aug 2024, 07:54

Hello dear questioner,

The only solution in this case is to file a criminal report and file a civil lawsuit for recovery.

If it is a company, we can open an enforcement action against the company, but do you have sufficient evidence against the person, such as WhatsApp conversations or emails, as well as transfer receipts?

For further discussion, please share your WhatsApp number.

12 Aug 2024, 08:10

Yes, I do have all the emails, contract, receipt, and bank transfer details, along with the refund form they asked me to fill out and their acknowledgment via email.

After that, there were many commitments, but whenever the owner contacted me directly, he used voice notes in Urdu only.

However, we do have a few messages he sent to the group, saying things like "We will pay, but please be patient."

My WhatsApp number is [-------].

12 Aug 2024, 08:16

What does "civil lawsuit for recovery" mean, and what could be the benefits?

12 Aug 2024, 08:54

Our team will contact you shortly.

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12 Aug 2024, 07:58

Dear Questioner,

We helped many clients who faced the same issues. We need to review the agreement between you and this firm.

We offer you free of charge review and full guidance for all the possible legal actions needed.

Do you know if the company is still open? If you don’t know, we can assist you if you share the details as per the contract.

We act with honesty and can advise you on whether you should claim or not, in case the company is closed and they don’t have money or assets. The contract is key in your case.

I am happy to assist you.

12 Aug 2024, 07:58

This is my mobile number for assistance [--------].

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12 Aug 2024, 07:59

Good morning,

You can file a case online via Dubai court system, however, you need to have an EID to create an account.

12 Aug 2024, 08:07

Please text me via whatsapp for further discussions.

12 Aug 2024, 08:07

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12 Aug 2024, 09:53

Dear Questioner,

It’s truly unfortunate that you’ve encountered this fraudulent scheme, especially after investing such a significant amount.

The situation you described involves not only a breach of contract but also potentially criminal fraud, given the owner’s failure to fulfill commitments and attempts to evade responsibility.

To reclaim your hard-earned money, I can guide you through the legal process of filing a civil and possibly a criminal case against the company and its owner.

Even though the owner is currently not in the UAE, there are legal avenues we can pursue, including the enforcement of the post-dated cheque you received, which is a critical piece of evidence.

Since you’re currently residing in Saudi Arabia, I can assist in filing an online complaint through the appropriate UAE legal platforms.

The timeline for such cases can vary, but with the proper legal approach, there is a strong chance of recovering your funds, especially with the support of others who were similarly defrauded.

Let’s discuss your case in more detail and the best steps forward.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly on WhatsApp or by phone at [-------].

12 Aug 2024, 10:39

Yes, we have about 10 to 14 members interested in filing the case, but each one has a different case scenario—some have cheques, and some do not.

We can have an online meeting with 4 or 5 specific members, and then we can decide how to move forward. I’ve added your number; please add mine as well: [---------].

12 Aug 2024, 20:00

Thank you for sharing the details!

I'll get in touch with you tomorrow morning.

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12 Aug 2024, 10:18

Greetings,

You can appoint us and we can file the lawsuit on your behalf, and you can attend the trial sessions online from wherever you are.

For further inquiries about your topic, you can contact our office or via WhatsApp, phone or email.

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12 Aug 2024, 10:49

Dear Sir,

You can file a case with the cheque against the signatory and the company as well.

Just contact us for more information.

Best Regards,

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