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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Fake Restaurant Redirect Scam
Tourists are taken to similarly named restaurants instead of the intended one and charged inflated prices.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, restaurants, transport routes
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist asks driver to go to a known restaurant
2. Driver takes them to a similar-sounding place
3. Tourist unknowingly eats there
4. Receives overpriced bill
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Slightly different restaurant name
• Driver insists on alternative place
• Unexpected high bill
• Poor service quality
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Verify location on map
• Double-check restaurant name
• Use trusted transport apps
• Avoid driver suggestions
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