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Foreign Traveller Lists 5 Things He Wished People Told Him About India
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A foreign man shared five key tips for tourists in India, highlighting local customs and challenges like queuing and bargaining.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
- Monday November 17, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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www.ndtv.com
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German Tourist Tries To Avoid "Taxi Scam" In Goa By Booking App-Based Cab. Here's What Happened Next
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Travel | Written by NDTV Travel Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
A German traveller's video about a taxi scam in Goa has taken social media by storm. He opted for booking an app-based cab service instead of a local taxi.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
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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www.ndtv.com
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Swiss Tourist Shares Disappointing Travel Experience In India: "So Many Scams Going On"
- Monday September 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Syrian Man In Gujarat Raises Funds For Gaza, Spends On His Lavish Lifestyle
- Sunday August 24, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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Many Parisian Restaurants Charge American Tourists More Than Locals, Investigation Claims
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Jigyasa Kakwani
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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food.ndtv.com
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6 Common Travel Scams Every Tourist Should Know About (And How To Outsmart Them)
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- Travel | Sushmita Srivastav
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Video: Swedish Tourist In India Claims Uber Driver Tried To Scam Him, Company Reacts
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
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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www.ndtv.com
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"Will Break His Bones...": Kolkata Man Tries To Scam Tourist, Threatens Him
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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UK Vlogger Warns Tourists Of Rickshaw Scams, Recommends "Clean And Reliable" Delhi Metro
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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10 Tourist Traps And Scams To Dodge On Your Next Europe Trip
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Travel | Sushmita Srivastav
From sneaky service charges to dodgy taxi meters, Europe is packed with notorious tourist scams designed to waste holiday cash.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Foreign Traveller Lists 5 Things He Wished People Told Him About India
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A foreign man shared five key tips for tourists in India, highlighting local customs and challenges like queuing and bargaining.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
- Monday November 17, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
German Tourist Tries To Avoid "Taxi Scam" In Goa By Booking App-Based Cab. Here's What Happened Next
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Travel | Written by NDTV Travel Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
A German traveller's video about a taxi scam in Goa has taken social media by storm. He opted for booking an app-based cab service instead of a local taxi.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
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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www.ndtv.com
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Swiss Tourist Shares Disappointing Travel Experience In India: "So Many Scams Going On"
- Monday September 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Syrian Man In Gujarat Raises Funds For Gaza, Spends On His Lavish Lifestyle
- Sunday August 24, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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Many Parisian Restaurants Charge American Tourists More Than Locals, Investigation Claims
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- Jigyasa Kakwani
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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food.ndtv.com
-
6 Common Travel Scams Every Tourist Should Know About (And How To Outsmart Them)
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- Travel | Sushmita Srivastav
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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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Video: Swedish Tourist In India Claims Uber Driver Tried To Scam Him, Company Reacts
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Swedish content creator touring India has sparked a wave of reactions online after revealing how an Uber driver allegedly tried to scam him.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Will Break His Bones...": Kolkata Man Tries To Scam Tourist, Threatens Him
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
-
Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
- Saturday April 19, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
UK Vlogger Warns Tourists Of Rickshaw Scams, Recommends "Clean And Reliable" Delhi Metro
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
10 Tourist Traps And Scams To Dodge On Your Next Europe Trip
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Travel | Sushmita Srivastav
From sneaky service charges to dodgy taxi meters, Europe is packed with notorious tourist scams designed to waste holiday cash.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel