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Fake Lawyer / Unlicensed Legal Consultant Scam
Unqualified individuals pose as lawyers or legal consultants, taking money for services they cannot legally provide, leaving clients worse off.
How It Works
Individual advertises 'legal services' on expat forums or social media
Claims to be a lawyer but is not registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand
Takes payment for legal representation, visa services, or court matters
Provides incorrect legal advice or fails to file documents properly
Client discovers too late that deadlines were missed or rights were waived
Individual disappears or blames the client for the outcome
Warning Signs
Cannot produce a Thai lawyer license number
Not registered on Lawyers Council website
Unusually low fees compared to established firms
Guarantees case outcomes
No physical office — meets only at coffee shops
Asks for full payment upfront before any work
What To Do
How to Report
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