Bengaluru Software Engineer Scammed of ₹11.5 Lakh in Fake Europe Travel Booking
Bengaluru techie loses ₹11.5 lakh in Europe trip scam linked to Facebook page
Hindustan Times
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A 33-year-old software engineer from Thanisandra, Bengaluru, lost ₹11.5 lakh in a travel scam after being misled by a fraudulent Facebook page offering European holiday packages. Despite multiple payments for travel-related services, her trip was ultimately canceled, and only a partial refund was issued.
- 01The victim lost ₹11.5 lakh while trying to book a trip to Europe.
- 02The scam was conducted via a fraudulent Facebook page.
- 03The victim made multiple payments for various travel-related services.
- 04The suspects canceled the trip and issued only a partial refund.
- 05Police have launched an investigation into the scam.
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A 33-year-old software engineer from Thanisandra in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, fell victim to a travel scam, losing ₹11.5 lakh (approximately $14,000 USD) while attempting to book a holiday to Europe. The woman found a Facebook page named 'Jetha Iccha Setha Jai Travels and Events' that advertised travel packages. After contacting the scammers, she was convinced to make multiple payments for visa processing, flight bookings, and accommodation. After transferring a total of ₹12.77 lakh (approximately $15,400 USD), she was informed that her trip had been canceled. When she requested a refund, only ₹1.18 lakh (approximately $1,400 USD) was returned. Realizing she had been scammed, she filed a complaint with the Northeast Cybercrime Police, who have since initiated an investigation to trace the fraudsters and their operations.
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This incident highlights the risks of online scams, particularly in travel bookings, affecting potential travelers in Bengaluru and beyond.
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