A company threatening me for a criminal/civil law suit

You first receive the legal notice, go through the contents and engage the services of an advocate in the local and issue a rely notice through your advocate initmating your opinion and decision in this regard.

You do not have to get scared on such threatening messages.

If you're receiving threatening messages, take these steps: 1. _Stay calm_: Don't panic or respond impulsively. 2. _Save evidence_: Screenshot or save the messages. 3. _Block the sender_: Block the sender's number or account. 4. _Report to authorities_: File a complaint with: - Police (cybercrime cell) - Email or messaging platform (e.g., Gmail, WhatsApp) - Your phone service provider 5. _Seek support_: Inform friends, family, or a trusted authority figure. 6. _Document everything_: Keep a record of: - Messages - Dates and times - Sender's details (if known) 7. _Consider legal action_: Consult a lawyer or legal aid organization for guidance. 8. _Prioritize safety_: Take steps to protect yourself and your personal information. Remember, threatening messages can be harmful and intimidating. Don't hesitate to seek help and support.

Thank you both T. Kalaiselvan sir and Rama chary Rachakona sir. I'm yet to recieve that legal notice via speed post and i will inform when it'll be delivered to me. I really appreciate your replies 🙏

You are welcome for your appreciations. 

Don't worry  as u hve not cheated them , it was their fault so better is reply them when the legal notice comes to you and counter file the cases of extortion and criminal intimadation that the company firstly sends the free products used material and later they claim the money by threatening.

sir,T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate and mam, Alisha Kohli

I received the legal notice on 06/08/2024 and here is the summary of that legal notice 

• Allegations of Fraudulent Purchases: The notice accuses you of regularly purchasing high-end products from "x company" using cash on delivery (COD) but not making payments upon delivery. The purchases, amounting to ₹1,00,812, were allegedly made using different fake names, email IDs, and phone numbers between June 9, 2024, and July 11, 2024.

• Refusal to Accept Returns: The notice states that the client (x company) is not willing to accept the return of the products as their policy does not allow returns once sold. The policy also requires that any damage be reported within two days of delivery, which was not done in this case. The notice claims that you only started pointing out defects after being accused of fraudulent activity.

• Legal Threats: The notice accuses you of premeditated fraud, intending to cheat the client by repeatedly making purchases without payment. It warns that legal proceedings will be initiated under Section 318 of the Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita (dealing with cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and relevant sections of the IT Act, 2000. The case could potentially be treated as an economic offense, and the client may approach the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the police.

• Demand for Payment: The notice demands that you pay the amount owed for the products within 15 days to avoid further complications and legal action

• now the thing is that I did not used any fake names or any fake addresses. 3 orders were in my name and the others were friends. they also sent 3 products which were used&non working. and for one of those items they said by themselves that the product is used and a bit damaged. 

• I tried to reach my local advocates but most are either asking for an unbearable amount of money or refusing to help. so please if you can clear me out that even though I mailed them on their first threatening mail that I will rectify the mistake by returning those products which are intact and paying for those which I used, gonna still fall under any criminal case against me and i will be accused for or not.