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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Ride-Hailing Off-App Scam
Drivers ask passengers to cancel app bookings and continue rides privately to overcharge them.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
City transport, Grab/Bolt rides
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Driver accepts ride
• asks to cancel app
• offers cheaper fare
• পরে বেশি টাকা নেয় বা unsafe route নেয়
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• cancel request
• off-app ride offer
• no tracking
• unclear pricing
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• never cancel booking
• stay on app
• report driver
• request new ride
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