I booked a hotel on Ctrip, and called the next day to say that because it was full, I recommended it to a nearby one and made up the difference. Is it a lie?

The existence of this situation may be a scam. Here are some suggestions to help you make a judgment:

1. Log in to your Ctrip website again to see if your order has been changed or cancelled. If the order is still valid, it may be a scam.

2. Contact Ctrip customer service and tell them the phone call and hotel recommendation you received. They can tell you whether you need to make up the difference and the process of making up the difference. If the customer service tells you that you don't need to make up the difference, it may be a scam.

If you are in doubt about the authenticity of the telephone, you can ask the other party to provide more information, such as hotel name, address, telephone number, etc. , and then verify it. If the other party can't provide this information or the information provided is untrue, it may be a scam.

If you have decided to accept the recommendation of the hotel, please make sure that you have clearly understood the details and differences of the recommended hotel. It is best to check the hotel's evaluation and price on Ctrip website or other credible travel platforms to ensure its authenticity and cost performance.

In short, if you have any questions, please contact Ctrip customer service first to verify. If you have any questions, please contact Ctrip in time to solve them.