Typhoon-Working Daughter's Remittances Scammed: Over 600,000 Baht Lost in Home Construction Scam in Thai Province
In Buriram province, Thailand, a mother reported to the police that she was defrauded of approximately 600,000 baht by a construction contractor while attempting to build a house with remittances from her daughter working in Taiwan. The scam is believed to have affected over 80 victims, causing widespread concern in the community.
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