Thai tailor scam
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Thai tailor scam, also known as the Bangkok tailor scam is one of the most common
Phuket, and beach towns like Khao Lak
.
The scam usually involves a friendly person approaching their chosen victim, offering quality tailor-made clothes at prices cheaper than in department stores. The seller will claim to have an international export company that just opened.[1] After paying up front, the buyer will receive a low-quality, ill-fitting garment made of polyester rather than the promised cashmere or other high quality cloth.[2] Scammers may not be Thai. In one case, a Singaporean worked with Thais to trick Singaporean tourists.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "BangkokScams.com". BangkokScams.com. 2008-09-27. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
- ^ Chris Mitchell (2007-11-12). "Bangkok Scams and How to Avoid Them". TravelHappy.info. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
- ^ "AsiaOneTravel:S'pore conman in Thailand: 13 more victims". Asiaone.com. 2008-05-28. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-03.