Travel agency director Elena Ivanova warned Russians about a new extortion scheme in Thailand.
Tourists are often cheated when renting bikes.
Extortionists take money or passports from vacationers as collateral, and when returning the vehicle, they find fault, the News.ru article emphasizes.
Ivanova advised Russians not to leave their passports as collateral.
Any damage to the bike should be photographed on a phone to record all the details.
Photos and videos will be a reliable insurance when talking to an unscrupulous entrepreneur.
The travel expert said that if a tourist refuses to pay, they do not want to return the passport or money, threatening to call the police.
Vacationers have no choice but to compensate for the damage that is present.
Author: Elena Gutyro
