What is the "Fake Tour Booking Websites and WhatsApp Tour Fraud" scam in Udaipur?

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Fraudulent websites mimicking legitimate Udaipur tour operators appear prominently in search results for boat rides, City Palace tours, and Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) excursions. After payment via UPI or bank transfer, the operator either does not appear or delivers a vastly inferior product. A related variant operates over WhatsApp: a contact posing as a local guide collects a deposit for a multiday Rajasthan tour that either does not materialise or diverges entirely from what was booked and paid for. Book all tours and experiences through verified platforms (GetYourGuide, Viator, official RTDC counters) or through your hotel. For local guides, request Rajasthan Tourism Department registration numbers before paying anything. Never transfer money to a personal UPI account for a tour booking, and be wary of websites with no verifiable address or phone number.

Online Scams in Udaipur

Fake Tour Booking Websites and WhatsApp Tour Fraud

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