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ISKCON Mayapur Files FIR Over Fake Booking Sites Targeting Pilgrims

Authorities are investigating a cyber fraud targeting ISKCON Mayapur bookings.

Overview

  • ISKCON warned that professional-looking impostor websites and WhatsApp channels are posing as official booking platforms for guest houses such as Prabhupad Village, Gada Bhavan, Conch Bhavan, Isodyan and Gita Bhavan.
  • The organization named prabhupadvillage.com as an unauthorized site and said several other similar portals are operating.
  • Police confirmed receipt of the FIR and stated that law enforcement and cybercrime teams are pursuing the case with priority.
  • Devotees, including international visitors and families, reported lost payments and nonexistent reservations discovered upon arrival during high-demand periods.
  • ISKCON directed pilgrims to use only visitmayapur.com, avoid agents or messaging-based bookings, verify URLs carefully, and ignore discount or urgency claims.