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Crime
Haryana Tourist Defrauded of Rs 88,000 in Holiday Package Scam
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:02 AM
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A resident of Haryana reported losing Rs 88,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent holiday package scheme, authorities say.
A tourist from Haryana has lodged a complaint after being swindled out of Rs 88,000 by a bogus holiday package operator. The victim, who chose to remain unnamed, booked what was advertised as an all‑inclusive vacation but discovered that the promised services were never delivered.
According to the police, the fraudster collected the full payment in advance and then disappeared, leaving the traveller with no travel arrangements or refunds. Investigators have opened a case under the Indian Penal Code provisions dealing with cheating and fraud.
Local consumer‑rights groups have urged travelers to verify the credentials of travel agencies and to demand written confirmations before making payments. The case is currently being examined by the Haryana police, who have asked anyone with additional information to come forward.
Authorities warn that similar scams have risen across the country, especially during peak holiday seasons, and advise the public to exercise caution when dealing with online travel offers.
According to the police, the fraudster collected the full payment in advance and then disappeared, leaving the traveller with no travel arrangements or refunds. Investigators have opened a case under the Indian Penal Code provisions dealing with cheating and fraud.
Local consumer‑rights groups have urged travelers to verify the credentials of travel agencies and to demand written confirmations before making payments. The case is currently being examined by the Haryana police, who have asked anyone with additional information to come forward.
Authorities warn that similar scams have risen across the country, especially during peak holiday seasons, and advise the public to exercise caution when dealing with online travel offers.