Cybercrime Cell warns hotels & resorts over impersonating fake websites

Oct 25 – Pointing out that several fake websites impersonating genuine hotels and resorts are being used to deceive tourists during the online booking process, CyberCrime Cell of Goa police has written to Goa Hotel & Restaurants Association(GHRA) and Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) to alert the hotels and resorts associated with them. The Cell has asked hotels and resorts in the state to direct their technical teams to conduct a weekly check on the internet to identify any fake websites using their establishment’s name. They have also been asked to report such fake sites on www.cybercrime.gov .in and also report the same by calling on +91-8668989374. Prompt reporting will enable us to take down such websites, stated SP Cyber Crime Rahul Gupta.