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- Kerala Police have issued a public advisory warning about fake websites impersonating the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) to cheat people booking hotels online.
- The fraudsters target users searching terms like 'KTDC Booking' on Google, and their sites closely resemble the official one, asking for card numbers, CVV and OTPs, then displaying fake booking receipts to hide the fraud.
- Police advise verifying website URLs, avoiding 'Sponsored' or 'Ad' links, and booking only through KTDC's official website, app or authorised platforms.
- Victims of cyber financial fraud should call helpline 1930 or file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
What to watch next
- Whether further fake KTDC-like sites or similar tourism-sector scams are reported
- Any updates from Kerala Police or KTDC on additional precautionary measures
- Action against the operators of the fraudulent booking websites
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