Bollywood actor Archana Puran Singh and her family were scammed during their Dubai trip after booking a fake indoor skydiving experience online. They lost thousands of rupees when the venue had no record of their reservation. Despite the setback, the family continued their vacation with positivity.
Celebrated Bollywood actor and television personality Archana Puran Singh faced an unpleasant surprise during her recent family vacation in Dubai. What began as an exciting adventure quickly turned into a stressful ordeal when she and her family were scammed after booking a fake indoor skydiving experience online.
Archana, accompanied by her husband Parmeet Sethi and their sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan, had planned a thrilling day of indoor skydiving soon after landing in the city. However, upon arriving at the venue, they were shocked to learn that their online reservation was invalid. The website through which they had made the booking turned out to be fraudulent, resulting in a loss of thousands of rupees.
In a candid video shared on social media, Archana revealed the incident with a mix of disbelief and humor. “Dubai mein humare paise dub gaye,” she said, loosely translating to “Our money sank in Dubai.” She added, “We were so excited to try indoor skydiving, but we didn’t realize the website was fake. We paid in advance, and it all went to waste.”
Their son Aryamann Sethi admitted he had doubts about the website at the time of booking. He noticed a Ramadan discount being offered even though Ramadan had not yet begun. “I should’ve taken that as a red flag,” he said. “But I assumed it was a glitch. Now I realize the scammers knew what they were doing — and they did it well.”
Parmeet Sethi, though frustrated by the scam, decided not to let it ruin their day. He opted to pay for valid tickets at the venue so that the family could still enjoy the experience. Later, they indulged in shopping, arcade games, and even tasted Alia Bhatt’s favorite dessert, turning the day around despite the rocky start.
The incident quickly went viral, with fans expressing both concern and admiration for the family's positive attitude. While the loss was unfortunate, many praised them for sharing the experience openly, turning it into a cautionary tale for other travelers.
Archana’s experience highlights the growing risks of online scams, even in well-established tourist destinations like Dubai. Travelers are urged to double-check the authenticity of booking platforms, look for official verification marks (like HTTPS), and read reviews before making any payment online.
Despite the unfortunate start, the Puran Singh-Sethi family’s trip ended on a high note — and their transparency has sparked an important conversation about digital safety while traveling.
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