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Romance / Dating Scam
Foreigners are emotionally manipulated into sending money to Thai partners or online contacts through fabricated emergencies.
How It Works
Victim meets someone online or in Thailand
Relationship develops quickly with declarations of love
Partner requests money for 'emergencies' (sick family member, hospital bills, debt)
Requests escalate — land purchase, business investment, buffalo farm
Partner disappears or continues extracting money
Warning Signs
Relationship moves unusually fast
Requests for money start within weeks
Stories of desperate financial need or emergencies
Partner discourages you from consulting friends or lawyers
Property purchased in partner's name only
What To Do
How to Report
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