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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Government Impersonation Call Scam
Scammers pose as government officials and pressure victims into transferring money using fake legal threats.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Phone calls, online messaging platforms
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Victim receives call from fake official
2. Scammer claims legal issue (e.g., ID linked to crime)
3. Sends fake documents
4. Pressures victim to transfer money
5. Repeats demands for additional payments
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Urgent legal threats
• Requests for money transfer
• Communication via messaging apps
• Fake official documents
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Never send money to unknown callers
• Verify directly with authorities
• Ignore unsolicited legal threats
• Report suspicious calls
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