Tag: #TravelScamIndia

How to Identify Fake ‘Government-Approved’ India Travel Agencies

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A man holding a magnifying glass over a sign that reads “Government Approved India Travel Agency” outside a travel office.

How to Identify Fake ‘Government-Approved’ India Travel Agencies India is a beautiful and culturally rich country that attracts millions of tourists each year. However, along with authentic travel operators, there’s also a growing number of fake travel agencies claiming to be “government-approved.” These agencies often scam unsuspecting travelers, especially international tourists from the USA, by offering fake packages, charging inflated prices, or disappearing after taking payment. If you’re planning a trip to India and want to ensure you’re dealing with a genuine travel agency, this blog will help you identify…

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My India Tour Operator Accepted Payment but No Tickets – How to Recover Money?

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Frustrated foreign tourist showing empty travel cards from wallet to Indian official, with a map of India in the background.

My India Tour Operator Took Payment But No Tickets – How to Recover Money? Imagine you’ve paid for your dream trip to India, complete with guided tours, hotel stays, and airport pickups—only to find out your tour operator has vanished or never booked anything. Sadly, this is a growing issue: fraudulent tour operators collect full or partial payment and then fail to deliver the promised services. If this has occurred with you, don’t worry. There are definitive legal remedies, consumer rights, and step-by-step plans of action in India to get…

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How to Report Unsafe Drivers Arranged by Indian Travel Companies

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Worried woman calling to report an unsafe travel driver from an Indian travel company, illustrated in a cartoon style.

How to Report Unsafe Drivers Arranged by Indian Travel Companies While taking transportation from a tour company in India, customers look forward to getting a safe, responsible, and professional driver. However, some travelers are exposed to dangerous driving, reckless behavior, or drunk drivers—the dream holiday turns into a horror. If you’ve been allocated an unsafe driver by an Indian travel company, you can report, get redress, and make sure no other tourist goes through the same ordeal. This manual explains how to go about it, your rights under the law,…

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Paid for Flight + Hotel Package But Only Got Hotel? Here’s What to Do

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A worried traveler sitting in a hotel room, holding a document and wallet with dollar bills, looking confused and concerned.

Paid for Flight + Hotel Package But Only Got Hotel? Here’s What to Do Booking a flight + hotel combo can seem like a great deal—until the flight portion mysteriously disappears from your itinerary. This situation is more common than most travelers think, and it can ruin your entire trip if not addressed quickly and correctly. In this article, we’ll explain why this scam happens, your legal rights, and the exact steps you can take to recover your money or get the promised service. 🧾 Why Does This Happen? Travel…

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