Online Scams in Koh Lanta

Fake Villa and Bungalow Rental Listings

Fraudulent listings on Airbnb-style platforms and Facebook groups advertise Koh Lanta beachfront bungalows and villas that don't exist or are already legitimately rented. Victims pay deposits of 50–100% upfront and arrive to find no property, a property occupied by someone else, or a drastically different standard. Koh Lanta's popularity with long-stay remote workers makes it a particularly targeted market for this scam.