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Fake Cheruvugattu Temple Website Targets Devotees, Authorities Warn

Fake Cheruvugattu Temple Website Targets Devotees, Authorities Warn
Fraudsters lure devotees with fake Cheruvugattu temple website · thehansindia.com

Some bad people made a fake website that looked like the real website of a temple called Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple.

The temple is in a place called Cheruvugattu in Narketpally mandal, near Nalgonda.

The fake website tricked people into paying money to book rooms and special prayer services called Arjitha Sevas.

The people who run the temple noticed that something was wrong.

The temple's Executive Officer, Mr. Salvadi Mohan Babu, told everyone to be very careful.

He warned people not to click on strange links or share their personal and banking details.

The temple reported the fake website to the local police and the Cyber Crime department.

Now the temple is taking steps to stop the cheaters and protect devotees.

If you want to book a room or a service, you should always check that the website is real and official.

Key facts

Temple
Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple
Location
Cheruvugattu, Narketpally mandal, Nalgonda
Nature of fraud
Fake website offering online room bookings and Arjitha Sevas for payment
Temple official
Executive Officer Salvadi Mohan Babu
Complaints filed with
Local police station and Cyber Crime department
Advice to devotees
Use only the temple's officially authorised website and avoid sharing personal or banking details

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