British man tricked into buying overpriced herbal products in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – Mark Campbell, a 63-year-old British nationwide, filed a grievance with Police Lieutenant Manasak Pholyeam after falling sufferer to a bunch of international scammers promoting overpriced natural merchandise.

In response to Mr. Campbell, he was strolling alongside Second Street towards South Pattaya after leaving a shopping mall when he was approached close to the Night time Bazaar by two unidentified international males and one unidentified Thai girl. The group initiated a dialog, commenting on his weight and claiming that they had a particular treatment to assist. They instructed him to buy two bottles of honey from a comfort retailer earlier than main him to an unknown store in Soi 13/2, Pattaya.

On the store, the group elaborated on the advantages of their so-called natural treatment, claiming it was a body-strengthening complement that might help in lowering stomach fats. They then supplied the product for an exorbitant worth of 20,000 THB and pressured Mr. Campbell into buying it. After convincing him, they escorted him to withdraw money for fee.

Later, Mr. Campbell contacted his companion and talked about the acquisition. His companion, suspecting a rip-off, rushed to satisfy him. Upon inspecting the product, they realized it didn’t have the marketed properties and was vastly overpriced. Satisfied that he had been deceived, Mr. Campbell determined to report the incident to Pattaya Metropolis Police Station.

Law enforcement officials recorded the grievance and dispatched an investigative staff to the store. Upon arrival, they discovered the shop closed, prompting them to inquire with neighboring companies. The officers managed to contact the store proprietor, who ultimately arrived with the international sellers. After a dialogue, the scammers agreed to refund Mr. Campbell, resolving the difficulty with out additional authorized motion.