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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
20 Baht Tuk-Tuk Scam
Tourists are offered extremely cheap tuk-tuk rides that lead to multiple scam stops where drivers earn commission.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, temples, streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Driver offers very cheap ride (10–20 baht)
2. Tourist accepts
3. Taken to multiple shops or locations
4. Tourist pressured to stay or buy
5. Driver earns commission
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Extremely low price offer
• Multiple stops
• Driver insists on visiting shops
• Unplanned route changes
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Avoid very cheap tuk-tuk offers
• Use official transport
• Stick to your destination
• Refuse shop visits
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