Hyderabad, Jan. 11 -- The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGSCB) has issued an advisory cautioning residents about fraudulent websites swindling people on the pretext of online booking for stay and passes or seeking donations in run up to Mahakumbh Mela starting from January 13 at Prayagraj.

Lakhs of devotees from across the country and even abroad are expected to visit the Mahaumbh Mela. An advisory issued by the TGCSB warned people about a large number of fake websites, links and other platforms that have been created on internet and social media to exploit the faith of the devotees who wish to visit the Mahakumbh.

'It has come to the attention of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The v...