Australian Family's Dream Trip Turns Into Nightmare

Introduction

An Australian family's dream trip to India turned into a nightmare when they were allegedly scammed by a travel agent and left stranded in New Delhi. The family of five, including three children aged 12, 10, and 8, had booked a 10-day tour of India through a travel agent in Sydney.

The Scam

The family paid the agent $20,000 for the tour, which included flights, accommodation, and tours. However, when they arrived in India, they were met by a driver who took them to a hotel that was not the one they had booked. The hotel was also in a dangerous area of the city.

The family was then told that they would have to pay an additional $10,000 for the tour, or they would be stranded in India. The family refused to pay the extra money, and the driver left them at the hotel.

The Nightmare

The family was left stranded in New Delhi for three days. They had no money, no food, and no way to contact the outside world. They were eventually able to contact the Australian embassy, which helped them get back to Sydney.

The Aftermath

The family is now suing the travel agent for fraud. They are also calling on the Australian government to do more to regulate the travel industry.

Tips for Avoiding Travel Scams

There are a number of things you can do to avoid travel scams:

• Book your trip through a reputable travel agent.
• Read the terms and conditions of your booking carefully.
• Be aware of the common travel scams.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions.
• If you are ever in doubt, trust your instincts.