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Brand Impersonation: A Rising Threat In Religious Tourism Over 50 fake websites. 111 mobile numbers. 56 fraudulent bank accounts. All linked to scams targeting devotees booking their Char Dham yatra online — and this is just one example. As spiritual tourism surges in India, with millions relying on websites and apps to plan pilgrimages to destinations like Vaishno Devi, Maha Kumbh, and Char Dham, an old but evolved threat is growing – online brand impersonation. What was once a simple, faith-led journey is now at risk of being derailed by cybercriminals who mimic trusted travel platforms. They create lookalike websites, fake payment links, and social media pages, tricking users into believing they are booking through legitimate services. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has already issued public alerts urging religious tourists to stay vigilant. These scams don’t just harm the devotees — they damage the credibility of genuine platforms and erode user trust at scale. This isn’t a future threat — it’s already here. And with every major pilgrimage season, the risks continue to grow. Brand Impersonation in USA, India, Dubai, Saudi Arabia,