What is the "Fake Online Hotel Booking" scam in Bangkok?

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Scammers create convincing fake Facebook pages and websites impersonating well-known Bangkok hotels, advertising rooms at heavily discounted rates and soliciting advance payment. In May 2025, Thai police arrested three individuals in Bangkok, Chanthaburi, and Ayutthaya for running such a scheme targeting tourists with fake Pattaya hotel pages, accumulating over 700,000 THB in fraudulent prepayments. Victims arrive at the real hotel to find no reservation exists. Book accommodation only through the hotel's official website or established platforms such as Booking.com, Agoda, or Expedia. If you find a deal on social media, verify the booking by calling the hotel directly using a number from their official website — not from the social media page. Never transfer money via bank transfer or cryptocurrency to a booking source.

Online Scams in Bangkok

Fake Online Hotel Booking

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