The Economic Times

'AI is a big topic...': How Indian-origin elderly couple lost 2,500 in UK flight ticket scam; learned truth only at Heathrow check-in desk

Flight ticket scam: An elderly Indian-origin couple lost over 2,500 to an online flight booking scam after being tricked via WhatsApp. They were left stranded at Heathrow Airport when their supposedly booked tickets were revealed as fake. The couple urges vigilance, highlighting the increasing sophistication of fraudsters targeting older individuals.