🙏 Heartfelt Thanks to the Fraud Alert Board – A Much-Needed Initiative!

Just wanted to take a moment to thank India Taxi Online and this incredible community for creating the Fraud Alert Board. In a time when fake travel agents and scam tour operators are popping up like mushrooms, having a space like this to share real stories and warn others is truly a blessing.

As someone who nearly got duped last year by a “too-good-to-be-true” Himachal tour package on social media, I know firsthand how easy it is to fall into the trap. If I had found a forum like this earlier, I would’ve saved both money and peace of mind.

A big shoutout to India Taxi Online for standing strong in the travel industry since 2012 and now extending that trust by building this watchdog platform. 👏

Let’s keep this space active—share your stories, ask questions, and support each other. Together, we can make travel safer for everyone. 🚫🧳

🔗 Join the community and stay informed!
📲 Report fraud directly via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919999322925

Stay aware, travel smart! 💬✈️

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – PLEASE READ & SHARE ⚠️
Name: Vincey
Mobile Number: +91 96060 15974

Good morning fellow travel and transport service providers,

We want to alert everyone about an individual named Vincey, who is actively attempting to scam vehicle rental services across India.

📌 Recent Incident:
He recently contacted us requesting a Mercedes Benz GLS 350 for a 3-month hire in Bangalore, claiming to be a government official. He refused to pay any advance and instead issued a cheque, which was later found to be invalid upon bank verification.

We immediately halted the vehicle dispatch and demanded upfront payment, which he again refused. He has now been blacklisted by our company.

🚨 Important:
Another agency today confirmed receiving a similar request from the same number, repeating the same fraudulent story.

✅ What You Should Do:
Do NOT release any vehicle without proper ID, address verification, and advance payment.

Always verify cheques or online transfers before dispatching a car.

Share this alert with other operators in your region or WhatsApp travel groups.

📢 Let’s protect our businesses and stay united against fraudsters.
🛑 If you’ve had a similar experience, post it here or on the Fraud Alert Board.

📲 Shared by: Shivananda S | Mobile: +91 98453 28800
🔗 Join the Fraud Alert Board – Powered by India Taxi Online (Since 2012)

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT: Beware of Ms. Divya Karuppusamy – Fake Travel Bookings & False Claims ⚠️
Posted by: Mr. Niyas Younnus, Director – MyTrip Houseboat, Alappuzha, Kerala
📞 Contact: +91 98950 10000

Dear fellow travel professionals and valued customers,

I am writing this post to bring to your attention a serious case of fraud involving Ms. Divya Karuppusamy, who was recently appointed by our company to handle B2B and B2C travel marketing in Tamil Nadu.

Unfortunately, Ms. Divya misused her position and engaged in fraudulent activities, including:

Collecting large sums of money from travel agents, resort owners, and guests under false promises of bookings.

Making fake houseboat, resort, and homestay bookings in Kerala (including Alappuzha, Munnar, and Thekkady).

Falsely claiming ownership or partnership with multiple travel service providers.

Failing to deliver any agreed marketing services.

We have officially terminated her from MyTrip Houseboat and are notifying the entire travel community to exercise caution.

🚫 PLEASE NOTE:
Ms. Divya is not authorized to represent MyTrip Houseboat or collect any payments on our behalf.

✅ FOR GENUINE BOOKINGS:
Please contact our official representatives:

Mr. Niyas Younnus – +91 98950 10000

Mrs. Sareesha – +91 83479 12345

Mrs. Arya – +91 72930 07777 / +91 96331 23413

All payments must be made only to the verified account of MyTrip Houseboat.

We urge all travel agents and customers to verify before trusting any booking claims. Let’s work together to eliminate fraud from our industry and protect our community.

If anyone has received communication or bookings from Ms. Divya recently, please report it here or directly contact me.

🙏 Thank you for your support and cooperation.

—
Mr. Niyas Younnus
Director, MyTrip Houseboat
📍 Alappuzha, Kerala
📞 +91 98950 10000

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT – Shubh Yaatraa Travel, Delhi ⚠️

Name: Shubh Yaatraa Travel (Delhi)
📍 Location: Delhi
🛑 Nature of Fraud: Advance payment collected – no service provided
💰 Pending Amount: ₹2,32,000/-
📅 Since: June 2023
📲 Reported by: Mr. Baldeep Singh Sethi
📞 Contact: +91 94120 55604

⚠️ FRAUD CUSTOMER ALERT – BEWARE OF HITESH DAFTARY ⚠️

🧾 Name: Hitesh Daftary
📍 Location: Mumbai
📞 Mobile: +91 88790 82244
📅 Booking Date: March 2025
🛣️ Route Booked: Orchha → Agra → Delhi
🚘 Operator: India Taxi Online
💰 Outstanding Balance: ₹32,000 (Not Paid)

Dear Travel Partners,

We wish to alert you about a fraud incident involving a customer named Hitesh Daftary, who booked a multi-city trip through India Taxi Online.

After using the vehicle for the full trip (Orchha → Agra → Delhi), he refused to pay the final balance of ₹32,000/- to the driver. Instead, he claimed that the amount was already paid to the company via a fake message—which upon verification, turned out to be completely false.

When our company team contacted him for clarification, he blocked all our numbers and disappeared without settling the dues.

❌ Important Warning:

• Hitesh Daftary is now blacklisted by India Taxi Online.

• Do not accept any future bookings from this individual without full advance payment.

• Travel agencies and drivers across India are advised to exercise caution when dealing with this customer.

Let’s work together to protect our teams and business from such fraudulent travelers.

📢 If you've encountered similar behavior, please report it to the community:

🔗 Fraud Alert Forum by India Taxi Online
📲 Report via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919999322925

🛑 Stay alert – verify all customer payments before completing service.

⚠️ Beware of Fraud Taxi Agents & Fake Drivers! 🛑
Your journey shouldn't end in regret.
Fake taxi agents and dishonest drivers are cheating travelers across India, vanishing after taking advance payments or refusing to complete the promised trip. 😡

📢 Have YOU been cheated by a taxi agent or driver?
👎 Did they take money and disappear?
😠 Overcharge or switch vehicles at the last minute?
📵 Block your number after payment?

🧾 Share your story here – with names, mobile numbers, booking dates, and any proof (screenshots, chats, voice notes).
Let’s build a trusted travel community by calling out the frauds!

🚫 Don’t let these agents fool another family, tourist, or traveler.
✅ Together, we warn others, report scammers, and protect real travelers.

🚨 ⚠️ FRAUD TRAVEL ALERT – BEWARE ⚠️ 🚨

🔴 Scam Reported by: Bangalore Luxury Cars
📞 Contact: +91 98454 13413

❌ Cheating Company: ATC Anishka Travel Company India Pvt. Ltd.
👤 Director: Harsh Rohilla
📱 Phone: +91 98991 39772

📄 Issue: Fake payment screenshot sent – ₹99,800/- pending for over 6 months!
💥 This is a serious case of travel fraud – stay alert!

📢 For more such reports & to share your own:
👉 Join our WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lp7hY3jRi6H3r9QdnLIECs

🧾 Share fraud names, numbers, fake company details
🤝 Help others avoid scams
📢 Stay informed, stay protected!

🚨 FRAUD ALERT – NON-PAYMENT WARNING 🚨

To Whom It May Concern,

This is to inform all travel service providers, car rental companies, and fellow agents:

❗ Mr. Subhramanya Sharma of Sudheeksha Health Care – Malleshwaram availed multiple services from us, including:

• 🚘 Car Rentals

• ✈️ Flight Tickets

• 🧾 Other Travel-Related Services

Despite repeated follow-ups, a total of ₹94,000 remains unpaid for over 8 months.

📌 We strongly advise all industry professionals NOT to provide any further services, especially on credit, to:

🔹 Mr. Subhramanya Sharma
🔹 Sudheeksha Health Care, Malleshwaram

This message is shared as a community warning to prevent others from facing similar financial loss.

📝 Posted by:
FLYKONTINENT TRAVEL AGENCY
📞 +91 98867 00782

🛑 Stay Alert. Share Widely. Protect Your Business.

FINAL LEGAL NOTICE – PAYMENT DEFAULT OF ₹98,600/-

To:
Mr. Harish Rohilla – +91 98991 73772
Mr. Sathyam – +91 99676 71848
Anshika Travels – Mumbai & Delhi

Dear Mr. Rohilla and Mr. Sathyam,

This is to formally notify you that you are in default of payment amounting to ₹98,600/-, owed to Bangalore Luxury Cars for cab and van services provided during the Airshow event held in Bangalore from 10th to 14th February 2025.

Despite repeated follow-ups over the past 6 months, you have deliberately failed to clear the payment. You have made multiple false commitments, avoided communication, and most egregiously, sent a fake payment screenshot, which constitutes fraud and intentional deceit.

This is your FINAL WARNING.

If the full amount of ₹98,600/- is not settled within 72 hours from the date of this notice, we will be forced to initiate the following legal and reputational actions without further notice:

⚖️ Legal Proceedings:

• FIR filing under IPC Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating and dishonesty)

• Civil recovery suit including:

  • Principal amount: ₹98,600/-

  • 12% annual interest

  • Legal and recovery fees

📢 Public Disclosure of Fraud:

• Reporting in major cab and travel vendor associations

• WhatsApp groups, LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter), and other social platforms

• Filing complaints on:

  • Consumer forums

  • Google reviews

  • Business fraud watch portals

• B2B blacklists and vendor alert systems

📂 Evidence Ready for Submission:

• GST invoice

• Fake UPI/bank screenshot provided by you

• WhatsApp chats and call logs

• Proof of service delivery and correspondence

This case will also be reported to:

• Cyber Crime Cell

• Consumer Court

• Travel & Tax Regulatory Authorities

You are hereby advised to clear all dues within 72 hours to avoid further action. No further reminders will be issued.

– Bangalore Luxury Cars
📞 +91 98454 13413

🚨 FRAUD ALERT – ₹8 LAKH PAYMENT SCAM BY VIDANJU TOURISM PVT. LTD. 🚨

Company Name: VIDANJU TOURISM PRIVATE LIMITED
📍 Address: First Floor, 29/41, Kathriguppe Main Road, Vivekanandanagar, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560085
👤 Contact Person: Mr. Manjunath
📞 Phone Number: +91 76766 67308

This is a public warning to all travel vendors, transport providers, and event service professionals.

Mr. Manjunath, operating under Vidanju Tourism Pvt. Ltd., took booking confirmations worth ₹8,00,000/- and has completely defaulted on payment. Despite several months of follow-ups, there has been no response, no settlement, and complete avoidance.

This conduct is not only unprofessional but also fraudulent and damaging to the travel industry’s integrity.

🔴 We are initiating the following actions:

• FIR under IPC Sections 406 & 420 for criminal breach of trust and cheating

• Complaint to the Cyber Crime Cell and Consumer Court

• Public exposure across:

  • WhatsApp vendor & travel groups

  • Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter)

  • Consumer complaint portals and review sites

  • B2B blacklists and trade associations

⚠️ DO NOT PROVIDE CREDIT SERVICES to this company or deal with Mr. Manjunath without full payment in advance.

Let’s stand united to stop such frauds and protect our industry.

Posted by:
Latha – +91 96795 20969
On behalf of affected service providers

🚨 FRAUD ALERT – YUVA TRAVELS PVT LTD (HYDERABAD) 🚨

Agency Name: YUVA TRAVELS PVT LTD – Hyderabad
📍 City: Secunderabad, Hyderabad
👤 Fraudster Owner: Anji Reddy
📞 Mobile: +91 99894 33243
📧 Email: yuvatravels.507@gmail.com
💰 Outstanding Amount: ₹15,000/-
📆 Pending Since: March 2024

This is a public notice to alert fellow vendors and service providers in the travel and transportation industry.

Mr. Anji Reddy of Yuva Travels Pvt Ltd took confirmed services and has been avoiding payment of ₹15,000/- since March 2024. Multiple follow-ups have been ignored, and there has been no sign of settlement or professional conduct.

🔴 Request to All Vendors:
⚠️ Avoid any dealings with this agent without full advance.
⚠️ Do not offer credit-based services.
⚠️ Report if you’ve had similar experiences.

Let’s work together to blacklist non-paying agents and maintain trust within our network.

Posted by:
📞 +91 99000 00031
~ SAFEWAY (Gangadhar Papanna)

🚨 HIGH-VALUE FRAUD ALERT – ₹15+ LAKH SCAM BY GEETEE TOURS PVT LTD 🚨

Agency Name: GEETEE TOURS PVT LTD
📍 Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

👤 Fraudster Owner: Mohan Goyal
📞 Mobile: +91 98331 62127
📧 Email: mohan.goyal@geeteetravels.com

👤 Fraudster Manager: Rushi Dalvi
📞 Mobile: +91 99207 88381
📧 Email: rushi.dalvi@geeteetravels.com

💰 Outstanding Amount: ₹15,06,535/-
📆 Pending Since: March–April 2024

Despite confirmed services and continuous follow-ups, no payment has been made by the above individuals. This is a clear case of willful default and fraud, severely affecting vendors' trust and financial standing.

🔴 ACTION BEING INITIATED:

• Filing FIR under IPC Sections 406 & 420

• Reporting to Travel Associations & Forums

• Public exposure across:

  • WhatsApp & Telegram vendor groups

  • Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter)

  • Google reviews and consumer complaint portals

  • B2B blacklists and travel supplier databases

⚠️ We strongly urge all service providers to avoid any credit-based or trust-based dealings with this agency or its team members.

Let’s work together to eliminate fraud from the travel industry.

Posted by:
📞 +91 99000 00031
Gangadhar Papanna – SAFEWAY