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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Fake Hotel Social Media Booking Scam
Scammers create fake hotel pages on social media to collect advance payments from tourists.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Social media platforms, online booking
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Tourist finds hotel deal on Facebook
• pays deposit
• later pays full amount
• arrives and finds no booking
• scammer disappears
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
ocial media page
• urgent booking pressure
• no official confirmation
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• book directly with hotel
• verify official website
• avoid social media booking deals
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