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Devotees fall prey to online room booking scam at Puri Jagannath Temple Bhakta Nivas

Puri, Feb 18 (UNI) Devotees planning a pilgrimage to Puri are increasingly falling victim to online fraudsters who are duping them with fake room bookings at Bhakta Nivas facilities run by the Sri Jagannath Temple administration.
The temple authorities operate four Bhakta Nivas accommodations for pilgrims, with room reservations officially accepted through the temple's authorized platform.
However, cybercriminals have allegedly created multiple fraudulent booking websites and online travel portals, misleading unsuspecting devotees with attractive offers and discounted rates.
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