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Ahead of Diwali, IRCTC is warning travelers against fake agents using illegal IDs. You should always verify tickets, only book through official sources and check agency details to ensure these are safe and genuine bookings.
As Diwali approaches, many people are preparing to travel across India to celebrate the festival with their families. With this festive rush, train bookings on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform have increased.
However, IRCTC has issued a warning for passengers. to warn them of increasing scams involving fake agents and unauthorized Illegal use of user IDs to book train tickets.
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According to IRCTC, some people book multiple train tickets using fake user IDs and later sell them at higher prices. This practice is absolutely illegal. IRCTC has advised passengers to be careful and avoid any trouble. unauthorized or unknown agencies claiming to provide confirmed tickets.
The safest way to book train tickets, official third party website, IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in, IRCTC Rail Connect mobile app or official IRCTC agents. Bookings made through these sources ensure that the tickets are genuine and the transaction is completely secure.
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It is quite easy to book train tickets through IRCTC, but fake tickets remain a problem, especially during festive seasons. To verify whether your ticket is real or not, you need to:
Verify PNR Status: Always check the PNR status of your ticket from the official IRCTC website or mobile app. Original tickets instantly show correct booking details.
Check IRCTC Logo and Watermark: Original tickets bear the IRCTC logo, watermark and a valid booking ID. Fakes may have blurred prints, typos or missing details.
Avoid Unknown Agencies: Never buy tickets from random agencies, social media sellers or third party websites not made by IRCTC. to recognise.
Confirm using 139 or RailwayYatri Application: Send your ticket information via SMS to 139 or RailwayYatri APPLICATION.
If you find any suspicious ticket or transaction, immediately report it to the IRCTC helpline or via the official IRCTC complaint portal.
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Agency Details on Ticket: If your ticket was booked through an agency official agency, the agency’s name, address and unique agency code will be clearly displayed on the first page. This verifies that the booking was made through a registered IRCTC partner.
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‘Normal User’ Label: If written at the top of the ticket ‘Normal User‘This means that the booking is made from a personal user ID and not from a personal user ID. official agent’s account.
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Here are a few simple safety tips shared by IRCTC to help passengers book tickets safely:
Use Official Platforms Only: Always use the official IRCTC website or mobile app while booking train tickets.
Verify Delegate authorization: If you are using an agent, check whether he or she is officially registered with IRCTC. A complete list official agencies are available on the IRCTC website.
Check Ticket Details Carefully: Look for IRCTC logo, watermark and booking ID. Avoid tickets that look vague or suspicious.
Do Not Share Personal Details: Avoid sharing your payment or personal information on unverified sites, social media or WhatsApp links.
Report Scams Immediately: If you suspect fraudulent bookings or illegal sales, contact the IRCTC helpline or report the case through the official website.
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