Online job fraud and legal threats over fake contract
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 21 July 2025
This query is : Resolved
I am a student who was offered freelance work by a company named Microworkers India (via their website: microworkers.in). I was asked to sign a digital agreement, share Aadhaar/PAN/signature, and complete 600 form submissions.
I submitted 301 forms but was then threatened via email from someone claiming to be “Advocate Rajesh Mishra” using a Gmail ID (lawfirm.legaldepartment.in@gmail.com). He cited IPC sections (420, 406, and Contract Act Section 73) and demanded ₹6,400, saying legal action would be taken if I didn't pay immediately.
I have:
Screenshots of all emails, chats, and the agreement
Proof that the deadline was unfair (they gave me only 5 days, not 6)
No official court notice or police complaint, only emails and WhatsApp messages
I now fear for my privacy and reputation. I want to confirm:
Whether this kind of agreement is legally binding
Can they really send notices to my house or take me to court?
What action can I take under cyber or criminal law?
I want to resolve this safely, keep my identity private, and take action if possible.
Thank You
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 21 July 2025
The forms 301 and 600, along with the email from the advocate, shall be verified to form an opinion. Consult a local advocate.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 22 July 2025
This is a fraud and extortion by exploiting the weaknesses of the innocent victims.
You don't get scared about such threats.
You may lodge a criminal complaint with the cyber crime police giving the details and the documentary evidences for relief and remedy
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 22 July 2025
Prima facie it appears that perhaps it is extortion by someone posing as lawyer.
But concrete view can be formed only after seeing all the papers.
It also appears that you are still to make some facts clear as query is very sketchy.
