I lost money to an online shopping scam in Mangalore, is it state consumer online fraud?

Online shopping scams are covered under Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 as consumer disputes and under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as cyber fraud. In Mangalore, you can file a consumer complaint for refund and a cybercrime report for criminal prosecution. The Karnataka High Court has held that victims of online fraud can approach consumer forums for civil remedies alongside criminal complaints. You must preserve the transaction ID, chat logs, and the seller's website or app details. The Karnataka High Court has directed banks to reverse fraudulent transactions when reported promptly under Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999. Filing a complaint in Mangalore within the limitation period strengthens your case for recovery.