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Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
In a now-viral video, content creator Anushka Rathod shared her frustration about unexpected costs for delivery of items like hot water and cutlery to her New York Hotel room.
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a group of agents accused of cheating two men under the guise of providing jobs in Russia.
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Swiss Tourist Shares Disappointing Travel Experience In India: "So Many Scams Going On"
He expressed his frustration online, stating that he'd hesitate to recommend India to friends and family due to the prevalence of scams and people with ill intentions.
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Syrian Man In Gujarat Raises Funds For Gaza, Spends On His Lavish Lifestyle
A Syrian national who was raising funds from mosques here purportedly for the needy residents of war-torn Gaza has been arrested while his three compatriots are absconding, the city police said on Saturday.
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Many Parisian Restaurants Charge American Tourists More Than Locals, Investigation Claims
Paris Restaurants Pricing Strategy: From pushing for a tip to serving bottled water, here are some subtle ways a popular cafe in Paris may inflate the bill for only the tourists.
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6 Common Travel Scams Every Tourist Should Know About (And How To Outsmart Them)
While travel scams can happen anywhere, they're usually easy to sidestep with a bit of awareness and a healthy dose of scepticism.
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Video: Swedish Tourist In India Claims Uber Driver Tried To Scam Him, Company Reacts
A Swedish content creator touring India has sparked a wave of reactions online after revealing how an Uber driver allegedly tried to scam him.
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"Will Break His Bones...": Kolkata Man Tries To Scam Tourist, Threatens Him
A foreigner's first day in Kolkata turned into a nightmare. He was scammed and harassed by a taxi driver and his accomplice shortly after landing in the city.
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Fake Mount Fuji In China With White-Paint Hilltop Scams Tourists
The faux Mount Fuji, dubbed the Universe Fantasy Land, is situated in the Hebei province of northern China.
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Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country.
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UK Vlogger Warns Tourists Of Rickshaw Scams, Recommends "Clean And Reliable" Delhi Metro
Mr Owen warned foreign tourists about the common scam of being overcharged by local rickshaw drivers, recommending the Delhi Metro as a trustworthy and affordable alternative.
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10 Tourist Traps And Scams To Dodge On Your Next Europe Trip
From sneaky service charges to dodgy taxi meters, Europe is packed with notorious tourist scams designed to waste holiday cash.
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Russian Man, Who Entered India As Tourist, Arrested For Digital Arrest Scam
A Russian national was arrested by Gujarat police in connection with a 'digital arrest' case in which a man was duped of Rs 17 lakh, an official said on Thursday.
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Rule Changes From December 1: Crackdown On OTP Scams, Maldives Tourist Fee Hike And More
December is the last month of the calendar year 2024. Here are some important changes expected from December 1.
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Singapore Tourist Shares Unpleasant Experience In Old Delhi: "Things Turned Ugly When..."
A Singapore woman recently took to social media to share her unpleasant experience in Old Delhi, where she was scammed by an e-rickshaw driver.
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Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
In a now-viral video, content creator Anushka Rathod shared her frustration about unexpected costs for delivery of items like hot water and cutlery to her New York Hotel room.
-
Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a group of agents accused of cheating two men under the guise of providing jobs in Russia.
-
Swiss Tourist Shares Disappointing Travel Experience In India: "So Many Scams Going On"
He expressed his frustration online, stating that he'd hesitate to recommend India to friends and family due to the prevalence of scams and people with ill intentions.
-
Syrian Man In Gujarat Raises Funds For Gaza, Spends On His Lavish Lifestyle
A Syrian national who was raising funds from mosques here purportedly for the needy residents of war-torn Gaza has been arrested while his three compatriots are absconding, the city police said on Saturday.
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Many Parisian Restaurants Charge American Tourists More Than Locals, Investigation Claims
Paris Restaurants Pricing Strategy: From pushing for a tip to serving bottled water, here are some subtle ways a popular cafe in Paris may inflate the bill for only the tourists.
-
6 Common Travel Scams Every Tourist Should Know About (And How To Outsmart Them)
While travel scams can happen anywhere, they're usually easy to sidestep with a bit of awareness and a healthy dose of scepticism.
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Video: Swedish Tourist In India Claims Uber Driver Tried To Scam Him, Company Reacts
A Swedish content creator touring India has sparked a wave of reactions online after revealing how an Uber driver allegedly tried to scam him.
-
"Will Break His Bones...": Kolkata Man Tries To Scam Tourist, Threatens Him
A foreigner's first day in Kolkata turned into a nightmare. He was scammed and harassed by a taxi driver and his accomplice shortly after landing in the city.
-
Fake Mount Fuji In China With White-Paint Hilltop Scams Tourists
The faux Mount Fuji, dubbed the Universe Fantasy Land, is situated in the Hebei province of northern China.
-
Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country.
-
UK Vlogger Warns Tourists Of Rickshaw Scams, Recommends "Clean And Reliable" Delhi Metro
Mr Owen warned foreign tourists about the common scam of being overcharged by local rickshaw drivers, recommending the Delhi Metro as a trustworthy and affordable alternative.
-
10 Tourist Traps And Scams To Dodge On Your Next Europe Trip
From sneaky service charges to dodgy taxi meters, Europe is packed with notorious tourist scams designed to waste holiday cash.
-
Russian Man, Who Entered India As Tourist, Arrested For Digital Arrest Scam
A Russian national was arrested by Gujarat police in connection with a 'digital arrest' case in which a man was duped of Rs 17 lakh, an official said on Thursday.
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Rule Changes From December 1: Crackdown On OTP Scams, Maldives Tourist Fee Hike And More
December is the last month of the calendar year 2024. Here are some important changes expected from December 1.
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Singapore Tourist Shares Unpleasant Experience In Old Delhi: "Things Turned Ugly When..."
A Singapore woman recently took to social media to share her unpleasant experience in Old Delhi, where she was scammed by an e-rickshaw driver.
