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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Fake Train Ticket Scam (Hua Lamphong)
Scammers posing as officials tell tourists trains are fully booked and redirect them to expensive alternatives.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Train stations, transport hubs
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist arrives at train station
2. Fake official approaches
3. Claims tickets are sold out
4. Suggests taxi or tour
5. Tourist pays higher price
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Unofficial person offering help
• Claims no tickets available
• Redirect to private transport
• Pressure to decide quickly
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Always go to official ticket counters
• Ignore unsolicited help
• Verify information yourself
• Avoid street agents
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