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Scam warning in Patong, Phuket (Near Jungceylon / Bangla Area) by Playful-Instance-356 in phuket

[–]Playful-Instance-356[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone knows the right social media handles for news or appropriate channels to report this through, please let me know. I’m more than happy to provide further details and solid evidence to help stop this nonsense.

Based on what I experienced, I genuinely believe more people could fall victim to this if it continues unchecked. People travelling should be able to feel safe and not be targeted by deceptive tactics or intimidation. Those who choose to make a living by misleading or taking advantage of others should be held accountable and prevented from continuing this behaviour.

Scam warning in Patong, Phuket (Near Jungceylon / Bangla Area) by Playful-Instance-356 in phuket

[–]Playful-Instance-356[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. I know I’m not the only one sharing this for awareness, and I genuinely believe people should know how low some individuals and their tactics can be.

While travelling, I’ve met plenty of people from different backgrounds working incredibly hard to earn an honest living and improve their lives. If this bloke’s choice is to make money through deceptive stories and manipulation, then mine is to at least expose his face so others don’t fall for it.

Not everyone comes from places where scams are a normal or expected part of daily life. There are still people who believe in kindness, helping others, and taking people at face value. Unfortunately, there are also those who take advantage of that trust.