online fraud

I am writing to report an online task fraud in which I suffered a financial loss of ₹42,500 through Google Pay (UPI). On the night of 20 October 2026, I received a message on WhatsApp from individuals claiming to represent a creative agency named “IOTA.” They informed me that the agency offered work-from-home opportunities. Initially, they asked me to open a Flipkart link, take a screenshot, and send it to them in exchange for payment. I completed the task as instructed. After completing the initial task, they asked me to contact their business manager through a WhatsApp link. Although I initially refused, they insisted that I contact the manager. On 22 October 2026, I began receiving and completing tasks that involved opening links, taking screenshots, and sending them to the manager. I was told that I would receive money for completing these tasks. After completing the initial tasks, I was assigned a fourth task involving an order slot. I was instructed to transfer money to a merchant through Google Pay (UPI), with the assurance that I would receive my deposited amount along with additional profits. I made the payment and initially received a small profit of ₹1,550 on 22 October 2026. The following day, they asked me to deposit ₹10,000 in the same manner. Subsequently, they claimed that the system had generated additional orders and demanded further payments. They told me that if I failed to complete these tasks, my deposited money would not be returned. Under pressure and believing their assurances, I arranged money and transferred an additional ₹32,500 through Google Pay (UPI). After these payments, they demanded another ₹65,000 and threatened that I would not receive my money back unless I completed the additional tasks. I now strongly suspect that I have been targeted by an online task-based investment fraud. The individuals are continuing to demand more money instead of returning my funds. My total financial loss is ₹42,500, excluding any amount that may have been returned to me. I request that the concerned authorities investigate this matter, trace the recipient UPI IDs and bank accounts, take appropriate action against the individuals involved, and help recover my money if possible. I can provide WhatsApp conversations, payment screenshots, UPI transaction IDs, merchant details, and other relevant evidence to support my complaint.