Bengaluru techie loses ₹11.5 lakh in Europe trip scam linked to Facebook page

insidetrack IndiaApril 29, 2026

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A 33 year old software engineer from northeast Bengaluru allegedly lost ₹11.5 lakh while trying to book a holiday to Europe after falling victim to an online travel scam, according to a report Deccan Herald.A Bengaluru techie was duped of ₹11.5 lakh while trying to book a Europe holiday via Facebook. (Representational image/Unsplash)(Also read: ‘His smile meant everything’: Bengaluru Google techie takes Nanaji to office campus. Viral video)Police said the woman, who lives in Thanisandra and works at a private firm in the city, came across a Facebook page named ‘Jetha Iccha Setha Jai Travels and Events’ while browsing online for travel packages.Trip inquiry turns costlyAccording to her complaint, the woman contacted the travel company using two phone numbers led on the Facebook page to enquire about a Europe trip.The suspects reportedly responded sharing details of the package and convinced her that the booking process was legitimate.(Also read: ‘I rejected IIM Bangalore’: Techie shares reason behind ‘controversial’ decision)Once they realised she was interested in travelling, the accused allegedly began contacting her from multiple phone numbers and asked her to make several payments for different travel related formalities.Police said the fraudsters claimed the money was needed for visa processing, flight bookings, accommodation arrangements and other travel expenses.Believing the trip was genuine, the woman transferred a total of ₹12.77 lakh through multiple transactions.Trip ‘cancelled’, refund deniedAfter completing the payments, the woman reportedly contacted the travel company to ask for confirmation regarding her trip.However, the suspects allegedly informed her that the Europe trip had been cancelled.(Also read:

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522 1 minute read

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