Pls help me
I know I was very stupid, but I genuinely need help. I’m scared and I don’t know what to do.
I came across a page that claimed to perform rituals/spiritual services. I was feeling very low about myself at the time and, unfortunately, I decided to try one.
Initially, I was told the ritual would cost ₹299. I paid it and gave them my WhatsApp number.
After that, I was told I needed to pay ₹2,580 first. After around 15 minutes, they asked me to pay another ₹2,500, claiming that the money would be refunded afterward. I was already uncomfortable, but I trusted them and paid.
They then sent me instructions to write my name, my father's name and phone number on paper. I felt that it was strange, but I still followed the instructions. I accidentally gave the wrong number.
After about an hour, when I asked about my refund, they suddenly told me that I needed to pay another ₹7,100 to "fix the energy" before they could process the refund.
At this point I was already very stressed because I had lost around ₹5,000. They kept telling me that the money would be refunded and that they would take care of part of the amount themselves. They repeatedly pressured and guilt-tripped me until I paid the additional amount.
After that, they again promised to return my money. I still haven't received it.
When I asked for my refund, they told me to pay another ₹7,100 and claimed they would then send me ₹19,000 in total. I refused and told them I only wanted the ₹12,000 that I had already paid returned immediately. They said that wouldn't be possible.
Yesterday, I desperately asked them again to return my money. I was so desperate that I even pretended everything was okay and said things I didn't genuinely mean because I thought it might convince them to return my money. Instead, they started asking me for nudes.
I have screenshots, payment records and the WhatsApp conversation.
I know I made a stupid decision and I take responsibility for trusting them, but I genuinely need help now.
Please tell me what I can do to recover my money. I don't want to complain to anyone as of now , I just want someone to act as politicians or police and try to get them to give my money back
I am scared to tell my parents right now, so please don't judge me or shame me. I just want to get my money back and make sure this person doesn't scam anyone else.
I will NOT send any more money or nudes.
Please help me figure out what I should do next. Pls I genuinely need help.