The next time you plan to visit the pilgrimage site, Vaishno Devi in Jammu & Kashmir, here’s what you need to know. Beware of fake websites for helicopter bookings to Vaishno Devi. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board recently filed an FIR with the Jammu & Kashmir police against fake websites that cheat devotees in the name of offering tickets for helicopter bookings. Read on to get all the deets.
Vaishno Devi Chopper Tickets To Only Be Purchased On Official Website & App
Ramesh Kumar, CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, revealed to ANI that they have received many complaints from devotees about fake helicopter booking websites. Many have been duped by these websites, where they bought tickets, only to reach Vaishno Devi and realise they’ve been scammed. Kumar stated that Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine has urged pilgrims to not fall prey to these fake websites. Helicopter bookings can only be made through the official website or through a phone app, and not through anywhere else.
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Mata Vaishno Devi devotees duped as fake websites overcharge them for chopper bookings
People have complained about fake websites; urge them not to fall prey to them. Bookings can be made only on our official website or on phone, nowhere else. Ramesh Kumar, Shrine Board CEO pic.twitter.com/gBJnJGv4Tz
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Fake Websites For Chopper Bookings Scam Vaishno Devi Pilgrims
Siddharth, a pilgrim stated to Zee News that he was unable to book a helicopter for 6 people through the official website. So, he started searching for alternatives on Google which led him to other links. He booked a chopper ride through one link, deposited the amount. He felt a tad bit suspicious of being asked for insurance money as well. He sensed something was wrong. Sparsh, another pilgrim revealed that he made a booking online, got the tickets only to visit Vaishno Devi and realise that they were fake. So, beware of these scam helicopter booking websites to Vaishno Devi. Meanwhile, watch this video for a virtual tour to Srinagar, Kashmir.