Scam alert infographic: Hotel booking with fake staff icon, arrows to QR code payments; protective shields for verification, with "Verify Directly" warning banner over a travel scene.

Kerala Warns Tourists of Hotel Booking Scams
The Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTMS) alerts tourists to fake hotel staff demanding advance payments via QR codes or links, often after legitimate bookings. Scammers use fake IDs and offer upgrades to trick victims.

Scam alert infographic: Hotel booking with fake staff icon, arrows to QR code payments; protective shields for verification, with "Verify Directly" warning banner over a travel scene.Scam alert infographic: Hotel booking with fake staff icon, arrows to QR code payments; protective shields for verification, with "Verify Directly" warning banner over a travel scene.

From April 2024 to January 2025, India reported 24 lakh digital fraud cases, resulting in losses of ₹4,245 crore—a 67% increase from the previous year. User vulnerabilities and compliance gaps have made it easier for cybercriminals to exploit the system.

Scam alert infographic: Hotel booking with fake staff icon, arrows to QR code payments; protective shields for verification, with "Verify Directly" warning banner over a travel scene.Scam alert infographic: Hotel booking with fake staff icon, arrows to QR code payments; protective shields for verification, with "Verify Directly" warning banner over a travel scene.

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