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Japan travel scam tops B4m in damages as state steps in

A nighttime view of Dotonburi in Osaka. The Tourism Department advises travellers to verify Thai tour licence numbers on its website before booking to ensure protection under the Tourism Business and Tour Guide Act.

The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours visiting Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.

A travel page called Japon Japan on Facebook received complaints for defrauding travellers, claiming to book services such as trains, flights and hotels in Japan, though the bookings were not delivered as promised following payment.

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