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Be alert against online booking scams targeting pilgrims, tourists: MHA

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April 20, 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) cyber security arm I4C on Saturday issued a nationwide alert about a sharp rise in online booking frauds, mostly targeting religious pilgrims and unsuspecting tourists.

- Mukesh Ranjan @ New Delhi

Officials said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) said that the cyber frauds are noticed to be executed through fake websites, social media pages, WhatsApp accounts and sponsored advertisements on platforms like Google and Facebook.

A senior MHA official said, "The I4C has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting religious pilgrims and tourists across the country."

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