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Odisha Police Warns Tourists Of Fake Hotel Booking Websites Ahead Of Rath Yatra In Puri
The police have received 317 complaints through the cybercrime helpline number 1930, along with alerts from government bodies, hotel owners, and the general public regarding fake websites offering fraudulent hotel deals.
According to what has been reported on social networks, temporary rentals are advertised with false images taken from Google Maps. In view of the proximity of the high winter season in Salta, the town of Chicoana, which year by year adds more tourist visitors, is the target of scammers. In the last days, suspicious publications were detected on social networks. There, temporary tourist rentals are offered at ridiculous prices. According to what …
Odisha Crime Branch warns public against fake hotel booking scams
Bhubaneswar: With the Rath Yatra festival approaching, the Odisha Crime Branch has issued a stern warning against the surge in online hotel booking scams, particularly targeting travellers heading to Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. In a press release issued today, the Crime Branch revealed that fraudsters have created numerous fake websites and social media pages mimicking popular hotels and tourism platforms. These fake platforms offer attracti…
Odisha Crime Branch warns tourists amid rising hotel booking scams, check details
Cuttack, June 25: The Crime Branch of Odisha Police on Wednesday issued a warning to travelers after a sharp increase in fake hotel booking scams, especially in popular destinations like Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack.According to the police, scammers are creating fake websites and social media pages that look just like real hotel booking platforms. These sites often appear at the top of Google search results and offer deals that seem too good t…
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