Police warn hotel booking scams are on the rise

Police warn hotel booking scams are on the rise

Police have warned that more and more people are being deceived by online fraudsters, with fake booking services offering promotional discount rates for hotel rooms now topping complaints filed by victims.

Hotel Booking Scam Suspect Arrested in Online Fraud Crackdown

Picture courtesy of Daily News. In a joint operation, investigators from Police Region 1 and Region 2 arrested a woman accused of orchestrating an online scam involving fake hotel bookings and fraudulent services. The arrest follows a sustained investigation into a rising wave of digital fraud targeting Thai citizens across the country. The suspect, identified only as Ms. Siriporn or “Iew”, was apprehended at a condominium car park in th…

Tourists Warned About Fake Hotel Booking Scams On Facebook

BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Police and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are warning travellers about a sharp increase in fake hotel booking scams on Facebook. These scams target tourists with special discount rates, leaving many out of pocket and damaging Thailand’s position as a popular holiday spot. Tourism is central to Thailand’s economy, making up […] The post Tourists Warned About Fake Hotel Booking Scams on Facebook first appeared on CTN …