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Fake TTD Portals Continue to Trap Tirumala Devotees Despite Police Crackdown
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Tirupati: Despite the removal of 32 fake websites, cyber fraudsters continue to target devotees planning to visit Tirumala by creating bogus websites, mobile applications and social media links that closely resemble the official Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) booking portal.
The fraudsters have been exploiting the faith of devotees by promising darshan, accommodation, Special Entry Darshan and Arjitha Seva tickets through fake online platforms.
With the support of domain service providers, the district police have so far identified and removed 32 fake websites created in the names of various guest houses and accommodation facilities in Tirumala.
He said the police, along with the TTD vigilance wing, would continue identifying fake websites and take strict legal action against those involved in cheating devotees.
Rayudu advised pilgrims to book darshan, accommodation and seva tickets only through the official TTD website and mobile application.