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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Fake Tourist Office Scam
Scammers direct tourists to fake “tourist information centers” that are actually travel agencies selling overpriced packages.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, temples, city streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Tourist meets tuk-tuk driver or local → Taken to “tourist office” → Staff claims to be official → Sells overpriced tours → Tourist loses money
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Claims of official authority, unsolicited guidance, cheap transport offers
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Avoid unofficial offices, verify through government websites, book tours online
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