{"id":8333,"date":"2025-06-13T17:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/?p=8333"},"modified":"2025-06-12T18:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:57:30","slug":"the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest Cash Scam NRIs Must Avoid During Property Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >In this article, we will discuss about...<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#If_youre_an_NRI_Non-Resident_Indian_or_have_a_family_who_is_and_youre_thinking_about_selling_property_in_India%E2%80%94read_this_carefully\" title=\"If you&#8217;re an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) or have a family who is, and you&#8217;re thinking about selling property in India\u2014read this carefully.\">If you&#8217;re an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) or have a family who is, and you&#8217;re thinking about selling property in India\u2014read this carefully.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Theres_a_new_scam_targeting_NRIs_especially_those_involved_in_cash-based_property_deals\" title=\"There\u2019s a new scam targeting NRIs, especially those involved in cash-based property deals.\">There\u2019s a new scam targeting NRIs, especially those involved in cash-based property deals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#At_first_it_might_sound_smart_to_take_part_of_the_payment_in_cash_to_save_on_taxes%E2%80%94but_this_%E2%80%9Cshortcut%E2%80%9D_could_lead_to_huge_losses_legal_trouble_and_endless_stress\" title=\"At first, it might sound smart to take part of the payment in cash to save on taxes\u2014but this \u201cshortcut\u201d could lead to huge losses, legal trouble, and endless stress.\">At first, it might sound smart to take part of the payment in cash to save on taxes\u2014but this \u201cshortcut\u201d could lead to huge losses, legal trouble, and endless stress.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Let_me_explain_how_this_scam_works%E2%80%94and_how_you_can_protect_yourself\" title=\"Let me explain how this scam works\u2014and how you can protect yourself.\">Let me explain how this scam works\u2014and how you can protect yourself.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why_Do_People_Still_Take_Cash_in_Property_Deals\" title=\"Why Do People Still Take Cash in Property Deals?\">Why Do People Still Take Cash in Property Deals?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Lets_be_real%E2%80%94many_people_including_NRIs_still_prefer_cash_during_property_sales\" title=\"Let\u2019s be real\u2014many people, including NRIs, still prefer cash during property sales.\">Let\u2019s be real\u2014many people, including NRIs, still prefer cash during property sales.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why\" title=\"Why?\">Why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#To_avoid_paying_taxes_and_stamp_duty\" title=\"To avoid paying taxes and stamp duty.\">To avoid paying taxes and stamp duty.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#It_feels_like_youre_getting_more_money_in_your_pocket_But_this_mindset_has_opened_the_door_to_dangerous_and_well-planned_scams\" title=\"It feels like you&#8217;re getting more money in your pocket. But this mindset has opened the door to dangerous and well-planned scams.\">It feels like you&#8217;re getting more money in your pocket. But this mindset has opened the door to dangerous and well-planned scams.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#How_the_Scam_Actually_Works\" title=\"How the Scam Actually Works\">How the Scam Actually Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Heres_what_typically_happens\" title=\"Here\u2019s what typically happens:\">Here\u2019s what typically happens:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Youre_selling_a_property_worth_%E2%82%B91_crore_A_buyer_comes_along_and_says\" title=\"You\u2019re selling a property worth \u20b91 crore. A buyer comes along and says:\">You\u2019re selling a property worth \u20b91 crore. A buyer comes along and says:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#%E2%80%9CWell_give_you_%E2%82%B950_lakh_in_cash_and_the_rest_by_cheque_Youll_save_on_taxes%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cWe\u2019ll give you \u20b950 lakh in cash and the rest by cheque. You\u2019ll save on taxes.\u201d\">\u201cWe\u2019ll give you \u20b950 lakh in cash and the rest by cheque. You\u2019ll save on taxes.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Or_worse\" title=\"Or worse:\">Or worse:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#%E2%80%9CWell_pay_the_whole_amount_in_cash_No_issues_at_all%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cWe\u2019ll pay the whole amount in cash. No issues at all.\u201d\">\u201cWe\u2019ll pay the whole amount in cash. No issues at all.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#They_reassure_you\" title=\"They reassure you:\">They reassure you:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#%E2%80%9CWeve_done_this_before%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cWe\u2019ve done this before.\u201d\">\u201cWe\u2019ve done this before.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#%E2%80%9CIts_totally_safe%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cIt\u2019s totally safe.\u201d\">\u201cIt\u2019s totally safe.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#%E2%80%9CNo_one_ever_gets_caught%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cNo one ever gets caught.\u201d\">\u201cNo one ever gets caught.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#So_you_agree\" title=\"So, you agree.\">So, you agree.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Then_what\" title=\"Then what?\">Then what?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#1_They_hand_you_the_cash\" title=\"1. They hand you the cash.\">1. They hand you the cash.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#2_You_sign_the_sale_documents_and_give_them_possession_of_the_property\" title=\"2. You sign the sale documents and give them possession of the property.\">2. You sign the sale documents and give them possession of the property.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#3_You_walk_away_feeling_like_you_made_a_great_deal\" title=\"3. You walk away feeling like you made a great deal.\">3. You walk away feeling like you made a great deal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#But_within_hours_things_go_wrong\" title=\"But within hours, things go wrong.\">But within hours, things go wrong.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#The_Real_Trap_Begins\" title=\"The Real Trap Begins\">The Real Trap Begins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Suddenly_someone_stops_you%E2%80%94claiming_to_be_from_the_Income_Tax_Department\" title=\"Suddenly, someone stops you\u2014claiming to be from the Income Tax Department.\">Suddenly, someone stops you\u2014claiming to be from the Income Tax Department.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#They_might\" title=\"They might:\">They might:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Seize_your_cash\" title=\"Seize your cash\">Seize your cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Threaten_legal_action\" title=\"Threaten legal action\">Threaten legal action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Confiscate_your_documents\" title=\"Confiscate your documents\">Confiscate your documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Or_worse%E2%80%94vanish_with_both_your_cash_and_your_property\" title=\"Or worse\u2014vanish with both your cash and your property\">Or worse\u2014vanish with both your cash and your property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#The_scary_part\" title=\"The scary part?\">The scary part?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#These_%E2%80%9Cofficers%E2%80%9D_could_be_fake_or_real\" title=\"These \u201cofficers\u201d could be fake or real.\">These \u201cofficers\u201d could be fake or real.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Sometimes_the_scammer_tips_off_real_tax_officers%E2%80%94because_they_get_10_of_the_seized_cash_as_a_reward\" title=\"Sometimes, the scammer tips off real tax officers\u2014because they get 10% of the seized cash as a reward.\">Sometimes, the scammer tips off real tax officers\u2014because they get 10% of the seized cash as a reward.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#So_if_youre_caught_with_%E2%82%B950_lakh_in_cash_they_could_earn_%E2%82%B95_lakh_just_for_reporting_you\" title=\"So if you\u2019re caught with \u20b950 lakh in cash, they could earn \u20b95 lakh just for reporting you.\">So if you\u2019re caught with \u20b950 lakh in cash, they could earn \u20b95 lakh just for reporting you.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Youre_left_with_nothing\" title=\"You\u2019re left with nothing.\">You\u2019re left with nothing.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why_NRIs_Have_It_Worse\" title=\"Why NRIs Have It Worse\">Why NRIs Have It Worse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Now_imagine_trying_to_file_a_complaint_You_cant\" title=\"Now imagine trying to file a complaint. You can\u2019t.\">Now imagine trying to file a complaint. You can\u2019t.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why-2\" title=\"Why?\">Why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Because_you_were_doing_something_illegal%E2%80%94handling_unaccounted_cash\" title=\"Because you were doing something illegal\u2014handling unaccounted cash.\">Because you were doing something illegal\u2014handling unaccounted cash.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Youll_be_the_one_under_investigation_Youll_be_asked\" title=\"You\u2019ll be the one under investigation. You\u2019ll be asked:\">You\u2019ll be the one under investigation. You\u2019ll be asked:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why_did_you_take_cash\" title=\"Why did you take cash?\">Why did you take cash?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Are_you_involved_in_hawala\" title=\"Are you involved in hawala?\">Are you involved in hawala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why_wasnt_the_deal_done_properly\" title=\"Why wasn\u2019t the deal done properly?\">Why wasn\u2019t the deal done properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#In_the_end_you_lose\" title=\"In the end, you lose:\">In the end, you lose:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#The_cash\" title=\"The cash\">The cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#The_property\" title=\"The property\">The property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Your_peace_of_mind\" title=\"Your peace of mind\">Your peace of mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#And_you_cant_even_go_to_the_police%E2%80%94because_you_were_breaking_the_law_too\" title=\"And you can\u2019t even go to the police\u2014because you were breaking the law too.\">And you can\u2019t even go to the police\u2014because you were breaking the law too.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#The_Hawala_Scam_Another_Big_Trap\" title=\"The Hawala Scam: Another Big Trap\">The Hawala Scam: Another Big Trap<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Heres_another_scam_NRIs_fall_for\" title=\"Here\u2019s another scam NRIs fall for:\">Here\u2019s another scam NRIs fall for:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#The_buyer_tells_you\" title=\"The buyer tells you:\">The buyer tells you:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#%E2%80%9CWell_transfer_the_payment_to_your_overseas_account_using_hawala_Its_safe_We_move_%E2%82%B910%E2%80%93%E2%82%B950_crore_daily%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cWe\u2019ll transfer the payment to your overseas account using hawala. It\u2019s safe. We move \u20b910\u2013\u20b950 crore daily.\u201d\">\u201cWe\u2019ll transfer the payment to your overseas account using hawala. It\u2019s safe. We move \u20b910\u2013\u20b950 crore daily.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#It_sounds_smooth%E2%80%94but_youll_never_see_that_money\" title=\"It sounds smooth\u2014but you\u2019ll never see that money.\">It sounds smooth\u2014but you\u2019ll never see that money.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#You_try_to_follow_up_and_suddenly_they\" title=\"You try to follow up, and suddenly they:\">You try to follow up, and suddenly they:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Stop_answering_your_calls\" title=\"Stop answering your calls\">Stop answering your calls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Start_threatening_you\" title=\"Start threatening you\">Start threatening you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#And_once_again%E2%80%94you_cant_complain_because_hawala_itself_is_illegal\" title=\"And once again\u2014you can\u2019t complain, because hawala itself is illegal.\">And once again\u2014you can\u2019t complain, because hawala itself is illegal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#So_now_youre_facing\" title=\"So now, you\u2019re facing:\">So now, you\u2019re facing:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#No_money\" title=\"No money\">No money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#No_property\" title=\"No property\">No property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Possible_legal_trouble_abroad_for_money_laundering\" title=\"Possible legal trouble abroad for money laundering\">Possible legal trouble abroad for money laundering<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Even_Legal_Transactions_Can_Go_Wrong\" title=\"Even Legal Transactions Can Go Wrong\">Even Legal Transactions Can Go Wrong<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Heres_a_personal_story\" title=\"Here\u2019s a personal story:\">Here\u2019s a personal story:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#I_once_received_%E2%82%B925_lakh_from_my_parents_through_a_legal_bank_transfer_to_help_me_start_a_business\" title=\"I once received \u20b925 lakh from my parents through a legal bank transfer to help me start a business.\">I once received \u20b925 lakh from my parents through a legal bank transfer to help me start a business.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Even_then_the_Income_Tax_Department_hit_me_with_a_%E2%82%B91_crore_demand_just_so_the_officer_could_meet_his_targets\" title=\"Even then, the Income Tax Department hit me with a \u20b91 crore demand, just so the officer could meet his targets.\">Even then, the Income Tax Department hit me with a \u20b91 crore demand, just so the officer could meet his targets.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#With_penalties_it_could_go_up_to_%E2%82%B92_crore\" title=\"With penalties, it could go up to \u20b92 crore.\">With penalties, it could go up to \u20b92 crore.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Im_fighting_it%E2%80%94and_Ill_probably_win%E2%80%94but_the_stress_is_real\" title=\"I\u2019m fighting it\u2014and I\u2019ll probably win\u2014but the stress is real.\">I\u2019m fighting it\u2014and I\u2019ll probably win\u2014but the stress is real.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Now_think_If_this_can_happen_in_a_clean_legal_case_imagine_what_could_happen_with_a_bag_full_of_cash\" title=\"Now think: If this can happen in a clean, legal case, imagine what could happen with a bag full of cash.\">Now think: If this can happen in a clean, legal case, imagine what could happen with a bag full of cash.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#What_NRIs_Should_Do_Instead\" title=\"What NRIs Should Do Instead\">What NRIs Should Do Instead<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#If_youre_selling_property_in_India_as_an_NRI_heres_what_you_must_do\" title=\"If you&#8217;re selling property in India as an NRI, here\u2019s what you must do:\">If you&#8217;re selling property in India as an NRI, here\u2019s what you must do:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Only_accept_payment_through_legal_bank_channels\" title=\"Only accept payment through legal bank channels\">Only accept payment through legal bank channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Never_take_cash\" title=\"Never take cash\">Never take cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Pay_all_your_dues_like\" title=\"Pay all your dues, like:\">Pay all your dues, like:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Stamp_Duty_around_7\" title=\"Stamp Duty (around 7%)\">Stamp Duty (around 7%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Capital_Gains_Tax_10%E2%80%9320\" title=\"Capital Gains Tax (10\u201320%)\">Capital Gains Tax (10\u201320%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Yes_youll_pay_taxes%E2%80%94but_youll_also_get\" title=\"Yes, you\u2019ll pay taxes\u2014but you\u2019ll also get:\">Yes, you\u2019ll pay taxes\u2014but you\u2019ll also get:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#A_clear_legal_transaction\" title=\"A clear, legal transaction\">A clear, legal transaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#No_fear_of_scams\" title=\"No fear of scams\">No fear of scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Freedom_to_use_the_money_abroad\" title=\"Freedom to use the money abroad\">Freedom to use the money abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Peace_of_mind\" title=\"Peace of mind\">Peace of mind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Cash_Deals_Are_More_Dangerous_Than_Ever\" title=\"Cash Deals Are More Dangerous Than Ever\">Cash Deals Are More Dangerous Than Ever<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#India_is_becoming_a_cashless_economy\" title=\"India is becoming a cashless economy.\">India is becoming a cashless economy.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#With_UPI_bank_transfers_and_tighter_regulations_carrying_large_amounts_of_cash_is_a_huge_risk\" title=\"With UPI, bank transfers, and tighter regulations, carrying large amounts of cash is a huge risk.\">With UPI, bank transfers, and tighter regulations, carrying large amounts of cash is a huge risk.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#If_someone_finds_out_youre_carrying_lakhs_in_cash_they_could\" title=\"If someone finds out you\u2019re carrying lakhs in cash, they could:\">If someone finds out you\u2019re carrying lakhs in cash, they could:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Rob_you\" title=\"Rob you\">Rob you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Extort_you\" title=\"Extort you\">Extort you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Frame_you\" title=\"Frame you\">Frame you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#And_if_anything_happens_you_cant_even_go_to_the_police\" title=\"And if anything happens, you can\u2019t even go to the police.\">And if anything happens, you can\u2019t even go to the police.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Why-3\" title=\"Why?\">Why?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Because_you_were_breaking_the_law_by_handling_black_money\" title=\"Because you were breaking the law by handling black money.\">Because you were breaking the law by handling black money.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Scammers_know_this%E2%80%94and_they_use_it_against_you\" title=\"Scammers know this\u2014and they use it against you.\">Scammers know this\u2014and they use it against you.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Im_not_here_to_scare_you%E2%80%94Im_here_to_help_you_stay_safe\" title=\"I\u2019m not here to scare you\u2014I\u2019m here to help you stay safe.\">I\u2019m not here to scare you\u2014I\u2019m here to help you stay safe.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#If_youre_planning_to_sell_property_in_India_as_an_NRI\" title=\"If you&#8217;re planning to sell property in India as an NRI:\">If you&#8217;re planning to sell property in India as an NRI:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Stick_to_white_money\" title=\"Stick to white money\">Stick to white money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Use_proper_banking_channels\" title=\"Use proper banking channels\">Use proper banking channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Pay_your_taxes\" title=\"Pay your taxes\">Pay your taxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Avoid_shortcuts\" title=\"Avoid shortcuts\">Avoid shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/the-latest-cash-scam-nris-must-avoid-during-property-sale\/#Because_trying_to_save_7_could_end_up_costing_you_everything\" title=\"Because trying to save 7% could end up costing you everything.\">Because trying to save 7% could end up costing you everything.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_an_NRI_Non-Resident_Indian_or_have_a_family_who_is_and_youre_thinking_about_selling_property_in_India%E2%80%94read_this_carefully\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) or have a family who is, and you&#8217;re thinking about selling property in India\u2014read this carefully.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_a_new_scam_targeting_NRIs_especially_those_involved_in_cash-based_property_deals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a new scam targeting NRIs, especially those involved in cash-based property deals.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_first_it_might_sound_smart_to_take_part_of_the_payment_in_cash_to_save_on_taxes%E2%80%94but_this_%E2%80%9Cshortcut%E2%80%9D_could_lead_to_huge_losses_legal_trouble_and_endless_stress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, it might sound smart to take part of the payment in cash to save on taxes\u2014but this \u201cshortcut\u201d could lead to huge losses, legal trouble, and endless stress.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_me_explain_how_this_scam_works%E2%80%94and_how_you_can_protect_yourself\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me explain how this scam works\u2014and how you can protect yourself.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t let reading hold you back, Watch our video instead<\/b><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tgl28ElaZPw?si=ZMzA2wteO_WlaHUi\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_People_Still_Take_Cash_in_Property_Deals\"><\/span><b>Why Do People Still Take Cash in Property Deals?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_be_real%E2%80%94many_people_including_NRIs_still_prefer_cash_during_property_sales\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s be real\u2014many people, including NRIs, still prefer cash during property sales.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_avoid_paying_taxes_and_stamp_duty\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid paying taxes and stamp duty.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_feels_like_youre_getting_more_money_in_your_pocket_But_this_mindset_has_opened_the_door_to_dangerous_and_well-planned_scams\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels like you&#8217;re getting more money in your pocket. But this mindset has opened the door to dangerous and well-planned scams.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Scam_Actually_Works\"><\/span><b>How the Scam Actually Works<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_what_typically_happens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what typically happens:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_selling_a_property_worth_%E2%82%B91_crore_A_buyer_comes_along_and_says\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re selling a property worth \u20b91 crore. A buyer comes along and says:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWell_give_you_%E2%82%B950_lakh_in_cash_and_the_rest_by_cheque_Youll_save_on_taxes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019ll give you \u20b950 lakh in cash and the rest by cheque. You\u2019ll save on taxes.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Or_worse\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or worse:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWell_pay_the_whole_amount_in_cash_No_issues_at_all%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019ll pay the whole amount in cash. No issues at all.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8336 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2025-05-29T152448.197.png\" alt=\"cash property for sale\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_reassure_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They reassure you:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWeve_done_this_before%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019ve done this before.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIts_totally_safe%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s totally safe.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNo_one_ever_gets_caught%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNo one ever gets caught.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_you_agree\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you agree.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Then_what\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then what?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_They_hand_you_the_cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. They hand you the cash.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_sign_the_sale_documents_and_give_them_possession_of_the_property\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. You sign the sale documents and give them possession of the property.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_walk_away_feeling_like_you_made_a_great_deal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. You walk away feeling like you made a great deal.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_within_hours_things_go_wrong\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But within hours, things go wrong.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.razorpay.com\/akt-nri-tax-consulting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5246 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Consult-CA-Arun-Tiwari-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Consult-CA-Arun-Tiwari-2.png 700w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Consult-CA-Arun-Tiwari-2-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Real_Trap_Begins\"><\/span><b>The Real Trap Begins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suddenly_someone_stops_you%E2%80%94claiming_to_be_from_the_Income_Tax_Department\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suddenly, someone stops you\u2014claiming to be from the Income Tax Department.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_might\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seize_your_cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seize your cash<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Threaten_legal_action\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threaten legal action<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confiscate_your_documents\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confiscate your documents<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Or_worse%E2%80%94vanish_with_both_your_cash_and_your_property\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or worse\u2014vanish with both your cash and your property<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_scary_part\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scary part?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_%E2%80%9Cofficers%E2%80%9D_could_be_fake_or_real\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These \u201cofficers\u201d could be fake or real.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sometimes_the_scammer_tips_off_real_tax_officers%E2%80%94because_they_get_10_of_the_seized_cash_as_a_reward\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the scammer tips off real tax officers\u2014because they get 10% of the seized cash as a reward.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_if_youre_caught_with_%E2%82%B950_lakh_in_cash_they_could_earn_%E2%82%B95_lakh_just_for_reporting_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re caught with \u20b950 lakh in cash, they could earn \u20b95 lakh just for reporting you.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_left_with_nothing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re left with nothing.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_NRIs_Have_It_Worse\"><\/span><b>Why NRIs Have It Worse<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_imagine_trying_to_file_a_complaint_You_cant\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now imagine trying to file a complaint. You can\u2019t.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Because_you_were_doing_something_illegal%E2%80%94handling_unaccounted_cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you were doing something illegal\u2014handling unaccounted cash.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youll_be_the_one_under_investigation_Youll_be_asked\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be the one under investigation. You\u2019ll be asked:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_take_cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did you take cash?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_involved_in_hawala\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you involved in hawala?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wasnt_the_deal_done_properly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why wasn\u2019t the deal done properly?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_end_you_lose\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, you lose:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cash<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_property\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_peace_of_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your peace of mind<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_you_cant_even_go_to_the_police%E2%80%94because_you_were_breaking_the_law_too\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you can\u2019t even go to the police\u2014because you were breaking the law too.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8339 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2025-06-04T140845.541.png\" alt=\"Cash Of Property Scam\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hawala_Scam_Another_Big_Trap\"><\/span><b>The Hawala Scam: Another Big Trap<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_another_scam_NRIs_fall_for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another scam NRIs fall for:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_buyer_tells_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buyer tells you:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWell_transfer_the_payment_to_your_overseas_account_using_hawala_Its_safe_We_move_%E2%82%B910%E2%80%93%E2%82%B950_crore_daily%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019ll transfer the payment to your overseas account using hawala. It\u2019s safe. We move \u20b910\u2013\u20b950 crore daily.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_sounds_smooth%E2%80%94but_youll_never_see_that_money\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds smooth\u2014but you\u2019ll never see that money.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_try_to_follow_up_and_suddenly_they\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You try to follow up, and suddenly they:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_answering_your_calls\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop answering your calls<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_threatening_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start threatening you<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_once_again%E2%80%94you_cant_complain_because_hawala_itself_is_illegal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And once again\u2014you can\u2019t complain, because hawala itself is illegal.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_now_youre_facing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now, you\u2019re facing:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_money\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No money<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_property\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No property<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_legal_trouble_abroad_for_money_laundering\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible legal trouble abroad for money laundering<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Even_Legal_Transactions_Can_Go_Wrong\"><\/span><b>Even Legal Transactions Can Go Wrong<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_a_personal_story\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a personal story:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_once_received_%E2%82%B925_lakh_from_my_parents_through_a_legal_bank_transfer_to_help_me_start_a_business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I once received \u20b925 lakh from my parents through a legal bank transfer to help me start a business.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Even_then_the_Income_Tax_Department_hit_me_with_a_%E2%82%B91_crore_demand_just_so_the_officer_could_meet_his_targets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even then, the Income Tax Department hit me with a \u20b91 crore demand, just so the officer could meet his targets.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_penalties_it_could_go_up_to_%E2%82%B92_crore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With penalties, it could go up to \u20b92 crore.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Im_fighting_it%E2%80%94and_Ill_probably_win%E2%80%94but_the_stress_is_real\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m fighting it\u2014and I\u2019ll probably win\u2014but the stress is real.<\/span><span 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id=\"Only_accept_payment_through_legal_bank_channels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only accept payment through legal bank channels<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Never_take_cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never take cash<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_all_your_dues_like\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay all your dues, like:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamp_Duty_around_7\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamp Duty (around 7%)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Gains_Tax_10%E2%80%9320\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital Gains Tax (10\u201320%)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yes_youll_pay_taxes%E2%80%94but_youll_also_get\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you\u2019ll pay taxes\u2014but you\u2019ll also get:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_clear_legal_transaction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear, legal transaction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_fear_of_scams\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fear of scams<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freedom_to_use_the_money_abroad\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom to use the money abroad<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peace_of_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace of mind<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2025-06-04T140802.185.png\" alt=\"Legal Property Cash Transaction\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cash_Deals_Are_More_Dangerous_Than_Ever\"><\/span><b>Cash Deals Are More Dangerous Than Ever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_is_becoming_a_cashless_economy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is becoming a cashless economy.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_UPI_bank_transfers_and_tighter_regulations_carrying_large_amounts_of_cash_is_a_huge_risk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With UPI, bank transfers, and tighter regulations, carrying large amounts of cash is a huge risk.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_someone_finds_out_youre_carrying_lakhs_in_cash_they_could\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone finds out you\u2019re carrying lakhs in cash, they could:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rob_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rob you<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extort_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extort you<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frame_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frame you<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_if_anything_happens_you_cant_even_go_to_the_police\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if anything happens, you can\u2019t even go to the police.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Because_you_were_breaking_the_law_by_handling_black_money\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you were breaking the law by handling black money.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scammers_know_this%E2%80%94and_they_use_it_against_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scammers know this\u2014and they use it against you.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Im_not_here_to_scare_you%E2%80%94Im_here_to_help_you_stay_safe\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m not here to scare you\u2014I\u2019m here to help you stay safe.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_planning_to_sell_property_in_India_as_an_NRI\"><\/span><span 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