The Hindu·2 min read·easy
FIFA World Cup dream turns into ₹5 lakh nightmare for Hyderabad B. Tech graduate duped in visa scam
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A Hyderabad graduate was defrauded of ₹5 lakh by a fake travel agency promising visa assistance for the FIFA World Cup in Canada. The victim discovered the scam after embassy officials confirmed his visa documents were forged.
Why it matters
This case highlights the prevalence of online travel scams targeting individuals seeking international sporting event experiences.
For 25-year-old Prasanth Varma Kottapalli, the FIFA World Cup was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime.
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