Fraudsters target those making online booking for New Year celebrations

BENGALURU: New Year is ahead, so be careful before booking hotels, resorts, pubs online. Scammers and fraudsters have started targetting people in the name of New Year bookings.

Cyber fraudsters are swindling money in the name of bookings. A new game of cyber fraud has begun in the city. Fraudsters under the name of ‘Pack Event,’ ‘Pack Parties’ are sending fake links about New Year celebrations which are going viral. The links say ‘Book online now’ with an offer.

The fraudsters pretend to give passes for events and parties and siphon off money into their bank accounts. They also obtain personal information illegally and commit fraud.

The police are advising citizens to stay alert about such fake links and are advising them not to open any random links. “Verify official websites and online portals before booking. Also, do not send money to unknown payment links or QR codes”, the city police have advised while booking parties or events.