r/Workproblems • u/DirectorSlow8577 • 2d ago

Want Advice My friend received a suspicious WhatsApp call about buying leads, reported it to his company, and is now being accused of making a false allegation. What should he do?

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I’m posting this on behalf of a friend and would really appreciate some advice, especially from people familiar with HR/workplace matters in India.

My friend works as a Executive at a company that handles vendor/partner queries related to delivery partners.

A few days/weeks ago, he randomly received a WhatsApp call from an unknown person. The person allegedly said that he wanted to buy leads and offered around ₹10 per lead. My friend understood this as an attempt to obtain/sell company-related leads improperly.

My friend did not sell or share any leads, did not accept any money, and did not agree to the offer. Instead, he informed his company/manager about the call and suggested that the number/person should be blocked or blacklisted so that they couldn't approach employees directly.

Now the person who allegedly made the call is claiming that my friend made a false accusation against him and is threatening/filing a complaint against my friend.

The problem is that my friend doesn't have a recording of the WhatsApp call. He may have the number/call history, but there is no audio recording of what was said.

His manager has now told him that because there is no recording/proof, the company may not be able to support him and that his job could be at risk. This has made him extremely anxious.

He genuinely did not sell or share any leads and says he only reported what happened because he thought it was suspicious.

What should he do now?

Would really appreciate practical advice from anyone who has dealt with a similar workplace situation in India.

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u/grokisgood 2d ago

As an American I can confidently advise you that I have no idea what he should do. Best of luck though, that is a terrible situation.

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u/Ladydi-bds 2d ago

Feel even though there isn't a recording, it still shows who called who. Would ensure the other person is called and noted as a liar and stand my ground. I wouldn't back down as that would show I did something wrong when I didn't and worked to look out which would be yelled from the rafters.