BKK Left Luggage Scam Warning
Jul 3, 2016, 7:28 am
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BKK Left Luggage Scam Warning
Heads up that a money scam is being reported at the BKK left luggage service specifically run by something called "Guardforce" (on level 2 arrivals). Sounds like they are counting on your impatience to get through the airport in order to pocket your money. I am sure many have used this service in the past without a problem so be alert and I would avoid the service if at all possible. As it is being reported in other forums I am not sure I am allowed to link to it but the warning was actually a "featured" discussion sent out to the emails of Australian frequent flyers.
Jul 3, 2016, 9:12 am
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Heads up that a money scam is being reported at the BKK left luggage service specifically run by something called "Guardforce" (on level 2 arrivals). Sounds like they are counting on your impatience to get through the airport in order to pocket your money. I am sure many have used this service in the past without a problem so be alert and I would avoid the service if at all possible. As it is being reported in other forums I am not sure I am allowed to link to it but the warning was actually a "featured" discussion sent out to the emails of Australian frequent flyers.
As an occasional user of the service what exactly is this reported 'scam'?
Jul 3, 2016, 10:07 am
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Jul 3, 2016, 11:08 am
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Jul 3, 2016, 8:23 pm
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What would you classify as a "scam" then? By definition it's a fraud, cheat, or swindle....which is exactly what the situation describes.
Jul 4, 2016, 8:56 am
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Jul 8, 2016, 2:06 am
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). A scam, by definition, suggests an organised scheme to defraud victims - so I think you'd expect a coordinated set-up, probably with repeated reports of it being employed to deprive victims of cash.The report describes a unique event that could be a mistake, or opportunistic theft.
I'd go with Occam and plump for a mistake badly covered up.
Jul 8, 2016, 5:27 am
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I didn't read the link I posted so not sure what the issue is/was.
Since the new airport opened in 2006 there have been reports of semi-organized pilferage rings at:
left luggage (a lot of problems early on, don't recall any recent incidents)
baggage handling
security
from the carousel (remember a fairly recent report)
I think these incidents do get reported via social media so the "authorities" are relatively quick to shut these down to avoid public embarrassment.
For the left luggage service it is highly recommended that you not leave anything of value in your bags, in case that wasn't obvious.
Since the new airport opened in 2006 there have been reports of semi-organized pilferage rings at:
left luggage (a lot of problems early on, don't recall any recent incidents)
baggage handling
security
from the carousel (remember a fairly recent report)
I think these incidents do get reported via social media so the "authorities" are relatively quick to shut these down to avoid public embarrassment.
For the left luggage service it is highly recommended that you not leave anything of value in your bags, in case that wasn't obvious.