
In recent years, thousands of innocent policyholders across India have become victims of fraudsters posing as “Bima Lokpal” officials. These scam calls are part of a widespread insurance refund fraud, where callers falsely promise refunds, bonuses, or compensation related to existing or closed insurance policies. In reality, there is no such scheme, and the victims are tricked into buying new policies or paying illegal “GST”, “NOC”, or “file charges”.
If you or someone you know has been targeted by such fraud, you can fight back legally—and get your money back.
🔍 How the Fake Bima Lokpal Scam Works
- You receive a call from someone claiming to be from Bima Lokpal, IRDAI, or an insurance company.
- They say you’re entitled to a refund, bonus, or maturity benefit on an old policy.
- To release the funds, they ask you to:
- Buy a new insurance policy,
- Pay a fee (GST, No Objection Certificate, etc.),
- Provide personal and banking information.
- After payment or policy issuance, they vanish. No refund ever comes.
🛡️ Legal Remedies to Recover Your Money
If you’ve been duped in this scam, here are the steps you can take:
✅ 1. Draft a Legal Complaint Immediately
- Address it to the concerned insurance company (whose policy was issued).
- Mention the entire fraud chain, including names, contact numbers, emails, and dates.
- Demand policy cancellation, refund, and investigation into the broker/agent involved.
✅ 2. File a Complaint with IRDAI
- Visit www.irdai.gov.in or call Toll-Free 155255 / 1800-425-4732.
- You can also email: complaints@irdai.gov.in
- IRDAI may direct the insurer to take corrective action.
✅ 3. Approach the Insurance Ombudsman
- File a complaint under the Insurance Ombudsman Rules for redressal.
- Visit https://www.cioins.co.in
✅ 4. Lodge a Cyber Crime FIR
- File a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Portal: www.cybercrime.gov.in
- Attach all call recordings, screenshots, payment receipts, and policy documents.
✅ 5. File a Consumer Court Case (If Needed)
- If the insurer refuses to cancel the policy or refund money, you can file a case in the Consumer Commission.
📂 Documents You Should Collect
- All call recordings
- WhatsApp messages or emails from the fraudsters
- Policy bonds issued without consent
- Bank transaction details
- Fake “refund letters” or identity cards used
👨⚖️ Need Expert Legal Help?
At B S Makar, Advocates and Solicitors, we’ve helped hundreds of insurance fraud victims recover their hard-earned money. Whether the scam was done in the name of Bima Lokpal, Bajaj Finance, or any fake refund agency, we:
- Draft detailed legal complaints,
- Communicate with insurance companies and IRDAI,
- Represent victims in consumer courts and civil courts.
📞 Contact Now for Assistance
Adv. B S Makar
Website: www.makarlaws.com
📱 Phone: 9878131111
📍 Mohali, Punjab | Serving clients PAN-India
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Dear Mr. Makar,
Thank you for guiding and giving your valuable feedback on this issue,
your guidance prevented me from a big financial loss.
People often calling users like us being from a govt body (bima lokpal) where they force to close the exisiting policies and opt for paying for non required policies.