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Fake booking confirmations, refund links, and Tatkal agent scams

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About this scam type

IRCTC & Train Ticket

IRCTC scams include fake Tatkal agents, refund links after cancellation, and phishing at irctc-refund.in style domains. Book only at irctc.co.in or the official app.

Who is targeted: Train travellers during peak season and Tatkal booking windows.

Warning signs

  • !Agent guaranteeing confirmed berth for fee
  • !Refund link after PNR cancellation SMS
  • !Login page URL not exactly irctc.co.in
  • !UPI payment to agent instead of IRCTC gateway

What to do

  1. 1Book only on irctc.co.in or official IRCTC app
  2. 2Refunds go to original payment method automatically
  3. 3Never share IRCTC password or OTP with agents
  4. 4Use authorised IRCTC agents listed on official site only

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