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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Fake Tourism Authority Scam
Scammers pose as official tourism authority representatives and redirect tourists to overpriced tours or services.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, temples, transport hubs
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Tourist approached by scammer → Claims to be official authority → Gains trust → Redirects to agency or tour → Tourist pays inflated price
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Fake authority claims, unsolicited help, too-good-to-be-true offers
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Verify through official government websites, avoid street offers, use trusted booking platforms
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