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Other Tourist Scams in Phuket, Thailand
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Phuket — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Lombok, Palawan, and Mandalay.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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How it works
Rental shops rent out motorbikes or scooters and then photograph them after return, claiming pre-existing scratches were caused by you. Staff may introduce damage between rental and return. Shops often hold your passport as a deposit, giving them leverage to demand hundreds of dollars in inflated repair fees.
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10 total warnings across all categories