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Dubai: Bollywood actor loses 'thousands' in fake website scam

Dubai: Bollywood actor loses 'thousands' in fake website scam

Khaleej Times5 days ago
Bollywood actor and television star Archana Puran Singh said that she lost "thousands of rupees" when her family used a fake website to book an indoor skydiving experience.
In her vlog on YouTube, the celebrity said that her family had booked an experience using a website they found, however, upon reaching the location they were told that there was no reservation under their name.
Her son then elaborated and said that he saw a 'Ramadan offer' while booking the tickets online on the fake website adding that he had now realised that it is not Ramadan.
He also said that he noticed that the duration of the flight had changed when he proceeded to the payment page, but didn't think he could be scammed. When he tried to look for the website again at the location, it had disappeared.
Repeated reminders
Authorities have repeatedly issued reminders, asking residents and tourists to be vigilant when making payments online to avoid fraud.
On July 16, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department issued an advisory with tips to avoid e-fraud. Here are some:
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