Srisailam Devotees Beware: Fake Room Booking Websites Scamming Pilgrims!

• Cybercriminals are creating fake websites for room bookings in Srisailam, targeting devotees during holiday rushes.
• A devotee, B.V. Gururaj, was defrauded of Rs. 11,071 by a fake site named 'Mallikarjuna Sadan' using fake invoices and private email IDs.
• BJP leaders criticize officials for inaction against these scams, demanding immediate blocking of fraudulent sites.
• Temple officials warn devotees, stating victims are mostly from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
• Devotees are advised to book rooms only through www.srisailamdevasthanam.org or official AP Tourism portals to avoid fraud.

Why It Matters: Srisailam devotees must use official websites for room bookings to avoid rampant online fraud.