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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Gem Shop Scam
Tourists are tricked into buying overpriced or fake gemstones.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, jewelry shops
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Scammer approaches tourist
• claims special deal
• takes to gem shop
• sells low-value items at high price
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• “special promotion”
• unknown shop
• pressure to buy
• investment story
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• avoid unsolicited offers
• buy from certified stores
• research আগে
• ignore strangers
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