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Elderly Couple Scammed Out of £2,500 for India Trip; Warning Issued for Seniors

An 80-year-old man and his 78-year-old wife from Leicester fell victim to a phony Expedia website, losing over £2,500 on a dream trip to India. They discovered the tickets were fake upon arrival at Heathrow Airport. The couple had been tricked into transferring the money via bank transfer after finding a cheaper deal online. They eventually traveled to Ahmedabad with the help of a trusted local travel agent. The incident highlights the importance of verifying online bookings and seeking assistance from younger family members, especially for seniors.

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