Beware of fake websites, warns TTD; book darshan tickets only on official portal
These fake websites appearing in Google search results were collecting money from devotees through online payment modes.
By Newsmeter Network
Tirumala: TTD has once again cautioned the Srivari devotees to remain alert against brokers and fake websites which cheat pilgrims in the guise of offering accommodation in Tirumala.
Why the warning from TTD now?
A fresh case of cheating has come to light following a complaint received from a devotee, CK Suresh Babu from Kerala, who was allegedly cheated by a person claiming to provide rooms under the name ‘Karnataka Pravasi Soudha’ in Tirumala.
Based on the complaint, the TTD Vigilance Department conducted a thorough inquiry.
Fake websites using images of TTD to mislead devotees
During the investigation, it was found that fake websites were created by unauthorised persons using the images of the Tirumala Srivari Temple and the name of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to mislead devotees.
These fake websites appearing in Google search results were collecting money from devotees through online payment modes.
In this connection, TTD, through its IT Department, has lodged complaints with the police to initiate legal action against those running fake websites.
Cases have also been registered under the Copyright Act against websites that are unauthorisedly using TTD logos and temple images.
Use only the official website, says TTD
TTD has reiterated that bookings for darshan, accommodation and seva tickets should be made only through the official TTD website: https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.
Devotees are requested to remain vigilant and immediately bring to the notice of TTD any suspicious websites, phone calls or offers, to avoid falling prey to such frauds.
