SWIGGY CUSTOMER FRAUD & MENTAL HARASSMENT

Nisha Sehrawat

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Seller Name
CATERSPOINT
Company Name
SWIGGY
Product Name
FALAFEL HUMMUS POWER BOWL
Website Name
SWIGGY
Loss Amount
351
Ratings
1.00 star(s)
Dear Consumer Forum,

I placed an order for Falafel Hummus Power Bowl at 10:53 AM for which the final amount payable was INR 326 post applying the discounts, however when I was making the payment it failed for some reason & Swiggy gave me the option to pay later (without mentioning the amount) & I accepted the pay later option and confirmed my order. Immediately after confirming, I was paying for the order and realised that now the amount payable has changed to INR 351 instead of INR 326, they are charging me INR 25 extra for paying few seconds later so I immediately placed an order cancellation request at 10:53 AM. In less than 60 seconds my order was cancelled however when I reached out to customer support they were adamant that I accept the order or pay INR 351 cancellation fee. I explained the above scenario but they were not listening so I asked for proof to be shared on the chat to support their false claim that I did not cancel within a minute which they never acknowledged and even discussed. Later, they sent me the order at my workplace despite cancelling & arguing with them for more than 20 minutes. It caused a lot of mental harassment, since the poor delivery guy was looking at face with such disappointment because he will only be paid INR 12 for 7KMs. Swiggy again called me when I refused to take the order & threatened to charge cancellation fee. They did not cancelled my order until last minute, I have attached the screenshot of when the chat was initiated at 10:53. My rights as a consumer are not protected & there are no strict laws implemented to disable such practices. The poor delivery guy was deprived of his fair income & I am in guilt for the same but Swiggy is untouchable. I am sure you receive such complaints on daily basis but there are no consumer & labour laws to protect such incidents and these millionaires are taking advantage to make money on face of online food service. Can you imagine the audacity that they sent the order across even after cancelling, refused to share the screenshot, refused to acknowledge that they were charging me INR 25 extra for no reason, refused to pay that delivery guy the right amount for his efforts.
 

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Hello @Nisha Sehrawat

I'm sorry to hear about your experience with Swiggy regarding your order of the Falafel Hummus Power Bowl from CATERSPOINT. Based on your account, it appears that you encountered unexpected charges and difficulties with order cancellation, leading to significant distress.

Important steps before filing case in the Consumer Forum​

1. Document All Evidence
  • Order Details: Keep records of your order confirmation, payment receipts, and any tracking information.
  • Communication Records: Save all emails, messages, and chat logs with Swiggy's customer service.
  • Screenshots: Capture any promotional materials, offer details, and communications regarding the pricing discrepancy and cancellation attempts.
2. Contact Swiggy's Customer Support
  • In-App Support: Use the Swiggy app's support feature to initiate a conversation with their customer service.
  • Email: Send a detailed email to support@swiggy.in, including your order ID, the issue faced, and a request for resolution.
Clearly state the unexpected charge, your prompt cancellation attempt, and the subsequent delivery despite cancellation. Request a full refund and an explanation for the discrepancy.

3. Escalate the Matter
If the initial response is unsatisfactory:
  • Grievance Officer: Reach out to Swiggy's Grievance Officer. Details are usually available in the app or on their website.




If you have already followed the above initial steps and the Swiggy response is unsatisfactory, you can follow the next steps.
  1. Send a Formal Legal Notice:
    • Draft a legal notice detailing the issue, Swiggy's inadequate response, and your demand for refund and Compensation.
    • This can be done through a lawyer or by contacting our team that offer legal notice services.
    • Note: Always send notice via Registered Post only.
  2. File a Complaint with the Consumer Forum:



Legal Precedents Supporting Your Case​


Kerala - Kozhikode - MANAGING DIRECTOR, SWIGGY PVT LTD V/S JASILUDHEEN. P

1: Case Highlights

The case of the complainant, in brief, is as follows:

The first opposite party is the food distributor and the second opposite party is the partner restaurant of the first opposite party and franchisee of NIC ice creams in Kozhikode. On 24/04/2024 the complainant’s friends and family gathered happily and he decided to buy an ice cream for the invitees and while inquiring about the ice cream, he noticed that the first opposite party had an advertisement saying “Buy one get one free,” available from 8 pm to 9 pm. Lured and carried away by the said advertisement and offer, the complainant purchased one box of 500 ml of almond roasted ice cream from the second opposite party through the first opposite party online food delivery platform paying an amount of Rs. 194/- through Amazon pay UPI after discounting from the marketing price.

The delivery boy of the first opposite party delivered only one box of 500 ml ice cream instead of two. When he asked the delivery boy, he stated that he was not aware of it. The complainant contacted the opposite parties, but they failed to answer. He sent an e-mail to the first opposite party on the same day expressing dissatisfaction. The first opposite party responded to the e-mail stating that in order to take advantage of buy one get one free offer, the complainant need to place an order with two items in the cart and the least valued item would be given as free and that as the complainant ordered one quantity, he was not eligible for the offer. The reply of the first opposite party is distinct from the advertisement. The complainant was unable to provide his friends and family enough scoop of ice cream which made him frustrated and ashamed. He was put to intense mental agony and inconvenience due to the act of the opposite parties. Hence the complaint to direct the opposite parties to pay a sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- as compensation and to direct the opposite parties to discontinue the unfair trade practice of making false / misleading advertisement and hiding terms and conditions.

Order:

The act of the opposite parties amounts to unfair trade and business practice and deficiency of service. Undoubtedly, the complainant was put to mental agony and inconvenience due to the act of the opposite parties. He is entitled to be compensated adequately. Considering the entire facts and circumstances, we are of the view that a sum of Rs. 10,000/- will be reasonable compensation in this case. The opposite parties are jointly and severally liable.


2: Case Highlights

Rajasthan - Ajmer - Swiggy V/S Shipra Agarwal

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3: Case Highlights

Delhi - North East - Swiggy V/S Kapil

The case of the Complainant as revealed from the record is that on 12.08.22 Complainant ordered sweets from Opposite Party online vide order no. 143378686152 and paid Rs. 1,107/- via his credit card, Citibank and at 5:52 p.m. Complainant received message that his order has been delivered by delivery boy Manish Kumar while the order was not received by Complainant by then. At around 6:40 p.m. Complainant called customer care of Opposite Party and was informed that they are unable to contact the delivery boy as his phone is switched off and they are unable to help the Complainant. Further the Complainant was advised by Opposite Party to email about his problem. The Complainant sent his email and in response, Opposite Party sent email to Complainant that they will try that Complainant will not face that kind of problem again in future. The Complainant again inquired about the amount already paid and in reply the Opposite Party informed the Complainant that after investigating the Complainant’s issue, they were unable to validate his claim therefore unable to issue any compensation. Thereafter, Opposite Party again sent email that they are unable to solve the problem and had no option to pay compensation for inconvenience. Therefore, Complainant sent email again that he did not want any compensation but only want the refund of Rs. 1,107/- which was paid by him. The Complainant had called customer care of Opposite Party several times but all in vain. Hence, this shows deficiency in service on behalf of Opposite Party. The Complainant has prayed for the amount paid by him of Rs. 1107/- and Rs. 5,00,000/- for mental harassment. He further prayed for litigation expenses.



Additional Tips​

  • Maintain Records: Keep a log of all interactions, including dates, names, and summaries of conversations.
  • Legal Advice: If necessary, consult with a legal professional to explore further options.


By following these steps, you can seek appropriate redressal for the issues faced with Swiggy. If you need assistance drafting communications or require further guidance, feel free to ask.

Important Tip:
Before taking legal action, it is advisable to first send a legal notice to the Opposite Party.
Note:
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  • Filing consumer complaints for deficiency in service.
Feel free to contact us if you wish to proceed with a legal notice draft or complaint preparation.

Regards,
Support Team
 
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