Dubai | July 2025:
Actor and television personality Archana Puran Singh recently revealed that she and her family were victims of an online scam during their vacation in Dubai. In her latest vlog, Archana shared that she, along with husband Parmeet Sethi and their sons Aaryamann and Ayushmaan, had booked an indoor skydiving experience at iFly Dubai, only to find out that no reservation existed under their name.
“We had booked three slots, but the staff said there was no booking. We’ve been scammed. The website we paid on wasn’t the official one,” Archana said. “We already paid, and the tickets weren’t cheap. Dubai mein hamare paise doob gaye,” she added, expressing disbelief over falling prey to a scam in a country known for its strict cyber laws.
Parmeet Sethi also reacted, saying, “I’m shocked. Thousands of rupees are gone. What if this whole thing is a scam?”
The incident has sparked discussion around rising cyber frauds targeting tourists, even in highly regulated destinations like Dubai.