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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Money Distraction Currency Scam
Scammers trick tourists into showing their cash and use the opportunity to steal or assess their money.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Markets, streets, tourist areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Scammer approaches tourist and starts friendly conversation
2. Asks about tourist’s currency
3. Requests to see money
4. Tourist reveals wallet
5. Scammer steals or targets victim later
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Stranger asking about money
• Friendly but intrusive questions
• Request to show cash
• Close physical proximity
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Never show money to strangers
• Keep wallet hidden
• Avoid engaging in such conversations
• Walk away immediately
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