The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning about a growing online scam wave targeting religious pilgrims and travelers across India. How the scam works Fraudsters are using fake websites, social media pages, and paid ads on platforms like Google and Facebook to trick people. These scams look very convincing and often offer services like: They even create WhatsApp accounts and use attractive offers to lure people in. The trap Once users make payments, there’s no confirmation, no service—and the contact numbers vanish. Victims often realize too late that they’ve been duped by a fake platform. Protect yourself: What you should do Authorities urge everyone to be extremely careful: Stay alert, stay safe The scammers are getting smarter—but so can you. Double-check every link before you click, and don’t fall for deals that look too good to be true.
