🐃 The Sick Buffalo Scam
The most famous Thailand scam involves sudden emergencies requiring money:
- Sick family member needs hospital treatment
- Family buffalo died and needs replacing
- Motorcycle accident, needs repair money
- Rent is due but lost her job
Protection: Never send money to anyone you haven't met in person multiple times.
💸 Money Transfer Scams
Any request for money before meeting is a red flag:
- ❌ "Send me money for phone credit"
- ❌ "I need money for visa/passport"
- ❌ "Wire money so I can visit you"
- ❌ ANY financial request before meeting
👤 Fake Profile Scams
Signs of a fake profile:
- • Professional model-quality photos only
- • Refuses video calls
- • Vague or inconsistent answers
- • Moves to WhatsApp/LINE immediately
✅ How to Stay Safe
- ✓ Video call before meeting
- ✓ Meet in public places first
- ✓ Never send money before meeting
- ✓ Trust your instincts