Tirupati: Fake websites and misleading social media campaigns are targeting devotees planning to visit Tirumala, prompting the Tirupati district police and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to warn pilgrims against online fraud. According to the police, cyber criminals have been creating fake websites, mobile apps and social media links that closely resemble TTD’s official platforms to cheat devotees. The Tirupati district police, in coordination with the TTD Vigilance Department, are monitoring fake websites, suspicious social media links and other online activities. With the help of domain service providers, officials have identified and removed 32 fake websites created in the names of Tirumala guest houses and accommodation facilities. However, police cautioned that cyber criminals may continue launching new fake websites under different names and domain addresses.