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Fake Tirumala Booking Sites Target Pilgrims, Police Warn
Tirupati district police and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have warned pilgrims about fake websites, apps and social media links offering darshan, accommodation and seva bookings. A site called ttddevasthanam.online is falsely claiming…
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Tirupati district police and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have warned pilgrims about fake websites, apps and social media links offering darshan, accommodation and seva bookings. A site called ttddevasthanam.online is falsely claiming that tickets for August, September and October are available and seeking payments. Officials said bookings should be made only through TTD’s official website or mobile app.
Police and TTD Vigilance have identified and removed 32 fake websites using the names of Tirumala guest houses and accommodation facilities. Police warned that new sites may appear under different addresses. TTD has also complained against SCP Developers over reels promising lifetime VIP Break Darshan to plot buyers, saying the company has no authority to make such offers.
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Fraudsters are exploiting both religious trust and the rush for scarce bookings, while attractive social media offers make verification easy to skip. But claims that every online Tirumala booking is suspect are also careless. The practical test is simple: use only TTD’s official platforms, avoid unsolicited links and report suspicious pages quickly. The next useful measure will be how many more fake domains are blocked and whether victims receive timely help after filing complaints.
Source: thehansindia.com
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