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    Tourist Scam

    Staged Traffic Accident Scam

    Scammers deliberately cause or fake traffic accidents to extort money from foreign drivers.

    high risk
    Target: Foreigners driving or riding motorcycles, especially tourists
    Estimated losses: THB 5,000 – 100,000 per incident • Prevalence: Occasional, more common in tourist areas with motorbike rentals

    How It Works

    1

    Scammer deliberately cuts in front of your vehicle and brakes suddenly

    2

    Or pedestrian steps in front of your slow-moving vehicle and falls theatrically

    3

    Scammer or 'witnesses' demand immediate cash compensation

    4

    If you refuse, they threaten to call police (knowing foreigners want to avoid police involvement)

    5

    Sometimes an 'off-duty officer' appears to pressure payment

    Warning Signs

    The 'victim' shows no visible injuries but claims serious harm

    'Witnesses' appear immediately and all support the other party

    Demand for cash payment on the spot (not insurance)

    Reluctance to wait for police or file an official report

    The 'off-duty officer' has no badge or station identification

    What To Do

    DO NOT pay cash at the scene
    Call real police (191) or Tourist Police (1155)
    Take photos and video of everything
    If you have a dashcam, mention it — staged scammers often back down
    Insist on waiting for police and filing an official report

    How to Report

    Police: 191
    Tourist Police: 1155
    File a report naming the individuals and location

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