A Himachal Pradesh politician recently fell victim to a fake resort booking scam, losing a significant amount of money. The fraudsters created a counterfeit website for a popular resort and lured the victim with attractive offers. After making an online payment, the politician discovered that the booking was fake, and the contact details provided were untraceable.
This case sheds light on the prevalence of online booking frauds and the need for caution when making digital transactions. Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits. Meanwhile, citizens are advised to verify the authenticity of websites before making payments.