Mumbai woman books Dubai flight tickets online, ends up losing Rs 4.4 lakh to scammers

A Mumbai-based senior citizen was duped out of Rs 4.4 lakh in an online scam while trying to book flight tickets to Dubai...

In a recent online scam incident in Mumbai, a senior citizen attempting to book air tickets to Dubai fell victim to a fraudulent scheme, resulting in a loss of Rs 4.4 lakh..

The victim was trying to book tickets online through a popular site; however, the scammers cunningly replaced the legitimate contact number of the ticket booking platform with their own, deceiving unsuspecting individuals seeking air travel reservations...

According to the case reported by the Indian Express, the victim named Gita Shenoy, a 64-year-old resident from Juhu, fell victim to the scam when she navigated to the Skyscanner website for online ticket enquiries..

Always be cautious of any unsolicited contact, especially if they ask for personal information or money.. 2. Verify contact information directly: Before responding to any online contact, take the time to verify their legitimacy. Visit the company's official website or call them directly using a phone number you know is correct..

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