The Secret Lives of AI-Powered Scams in Indian Railways Ticket Booking
AI-powered scams are disrupting Indian Railways ticket booking. From Tatkal bots to waiting list tricks, here’s how they work and how to fight back.
The Secret Lives of AI-Powered Scams in Indian Railways Ticket Booking
In recent years, the Indian Railways ticket booking system has come under scrutiny because of a troubling rise in AI-powered scams. While online booking has made life easier for millions of travelers, it has also opened doors for manipulation especially in Tatkal tickets and waiting list management. What was designed as a convenience has slowly become a battleground between genuine passengers and highly sophisticated scammers. The Rise of Automation The Tatkal system was meant to help passengers book tickets on short notice, often at a premium. But instead of helping, it has attracted bot operators and organized groups who exploit the loopholes. These bots aren’t simple scripts. They are programmed to mimic human clicks, solve CAPTCHAs, and complete the entire booking process in seconds. By the time a regular passenger types in their details, hundreds of tickets are already gone.
