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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Impersonation and Emergency Scam
Scammers impersonate officials or create fake emergency situations to pressure tourists into sending money.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Online communication, phone calls, messaging platforms
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Scammer contacts victim → Pretends to be official or distressed person → Creates urgency → Requests money transfer → Victim sends funds
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Sudden urgent request, emotional pressure, unknown contact
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Avoid sending money to unknown persons, verify identity through official channels
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