Browse 2 verified travel scam reports from New Delhi, India, submitted by real travelers. Know the local scams before you visit.
🗓️ Scam date: 25 April 2026
📝 Reported: 24 August 2026
Auto driver near Connaught Place claimed the meter was broken and charged 800 rupees for a 2 km ride — the metered fare is around 80. He drove in circles first so it would "look" longer. Always insist on the meter or book an Uber auto.
🗓️ Scam date: 30 September 2025
📝 Reported: 30 November 2025
A "Government of India Tourist Office" on the Main Bazaar at Paharganj sold us a "luxury" Golden Triangle tour. The "luxury hotel" was a hostel and the "AC car" a Tata with broken windows. The real government office is on Janpath — this was a commission shop.