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Other Tourist Scams in Kolkata, India
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Kolkata — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like New Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
Outside Howrah and Sealdah stations, touts tell tourists the ticket office is closed or trains are fully booked, then offer to "help" buy tickets through their shop, which they claim is government-approved. Hidden charges inflate the price by 200–300%.
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