Scams in the digital marketing industry are unfortunately becoming very common, and I never thought I would personally become a victim of one. But today, I am sharing my real-life experience to raise awareness so that no one else has to go through what I did.
This is a detailed account of how I lost ₹82,000 to a scammer from Dehradun, who promised to run my Google Ads campaigns but delivered nothing but irrelevant traffic and broken promises.
Who He Is
The person I dealt with is Vibhanshu Kaparwan from Dehradun. He pretends to be a Google Ads and digital marketing expert but in reality, he scams people by taking large amounts of money and not delivering the promised services.
Here are his details:
- Full Name: Vibhanshu Kaparwan
- Phone Number: 8384-860481
- Facebook: facebook.com/vibhanshu.kaparwan
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vibhanshu-kaparwan-5296b795
- Instagram: instagram.com/vibhstagram
- Company Names Used: VOYAGESSENCE TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED and TRAVEL TED MARKETING SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
He uses these names and profiles to appear professional and trustworthy. But in reality, they are just covers for his scams.
Why I Chose to Outsource My Campaigns
A few months ago, I underwent surgery. Naturally, I couldn’t handle my business operations during my recovery period. Running digital campaigns requires daily monitoring, optimization, and strategy, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to give it the required attention.
That’s when I came across Vibhanshu Kaparwan, who portrayed himself as a Google Ads expert, claiming he had managed campaigns for many clients successfully. He spoke very confidently, promised genuine service, and even went as far as to assure me that if I wasn’t satisfied, he would refund the money in full.
On the surface, the deal seemed fair. Trusting him, I transferred ₹82,000 for the campaign management.
How the Scam Played Out
Once the campaigns went live, I started noticing issues almost immediately:
- The clicks were irrelevant — people who had no connection to my business were clicking on ads.
- The search terms were totally unrelated to my services.
- The impressions were random and spread across irrelevant keywords.
- The audience targeting was completely mismatched — reaching people who would never convert.
In short, instead of getting qualified leads, I was burning through my budget with no returns.
When I confronted him, he made excuses at first, then started avoiding responsibility altogether. The “refund promise” turned out to be a complete lie.
Discovering That I Wasn’t Alone
After digging deeper, I realized I wasn’t the only one. Several others had been scammed in a similar way. He uses different company names, pretends to be running professional services, collects money, and then either delivers irrelevant results or simply vanishes.
This isn’t just my story — it’s a pattern. And that’s what makes it even more dangerous.
The Real Cost of Such Scams
Losing ₹82,000 is painful, but the money isn’t the only loss here. The real cost includes:
- Time wasted on campaigns that could have been run properly.
- Opportunities lost from potential genuine leads that never came in.
- Mental stress and frustration of dealing with someone dishonest.
- Broken trust, which makes it harder to rely on future collaborators.
When you’re trying to grow a business, every rupee, every lead, and every campaign matters. To be scammed like this is disheartening.
My Message to Others
If you are considering working with anyone who promises quick results in digital marketing, please be very cautious. Always:
✅ Check their track record and ask for verifiable client references. ✅ Start with a small test budget before committing large amounts. ✅ Make payments only through secure and traceable methods. ✅ Have a written agreement that includes refund terms. ✅ Trust your instincts — if something feels off, it probably is.
And most importantly, if you come across Vibhanshu Kaparwan from Dehradun or his companies — Voyagessence Travels Private Limited or Travel Ted Marketing Solutions Private Limited — do not engage with him. He has a history of scamming people, and I have all the proof of my own experience to back this claim.
Final Words
Scammers like this not only steal money but also damage the reputation of genuine digital marketers and consultants who work hard to deliver real results.
I am sharing my story not out of anger, but as a warning to others. Don’t let yourself be the next victim. If my experience can help even one person avoid getting scammed, then at least some good will come out of this loss.
Stay alert, protect your hard-earned money, and always verify before trusting someone with your business.
If anyone asks you to work with Vibhanshu Kaparwan or his so-called companies in Dehradun, please don’t. He is a scammer, and you could lose more than just money.
Stay safe. 🚫

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