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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Bird Food Scam
Tourists are tricked into accepting bird food or items and then forced to pay money.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Parks, tourist areas, streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer approaches tourist and places food in their hand
2. Claims it is for feeding birds
3. Demands payment afterward
4. Creates pressure to pay
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Item placed without consent
• Immediate payment demand
• Aggressive behavior
• Confusing situation
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Do not accept items from strangers
• Keep hands free
• Walk away quickly
• Ignore unsolicited offers
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