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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Tuk-Tuk Cheap Tour Scam
Tourists are offered extremely cheap tuk-tuk rides that lead to multiple scam stops at shops where drivers earn commission.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, temples, streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Driver offers very cheap city tour
2. Claims attractions are closed
3. Takes tourist on tuk-tuk ride
4. Stops at shops or vendors
5. Tourist pressured to buy items
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Extremely cheap offer (10–20 baht)
• Claims attractions are closed
• Multiple unwanted stops
• Pushy driver behavior
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Avoid too-good-to-be-true deals
• Insist on direct route
• Do not visit unsolicited shops
• Agree price and destination beforehand
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