New tuk tuk scam
Re: New tuk tuk scam
Yes why i put my CC card into as few apps as possible, usually pay by cash. Over in Bangkok, heres something that happened to me just recently. Somebody hacked my grab account and switched the email, however i only use cash there. They were probably hoping i had put a CC card in the Grab so that way they could book rides with it without my noticing for a few days.rozzieoz wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:40 am Last night I was waiting for my Passapp tuk tuk. He called to confirm the location, kept me waiting for a few minutes while he drove around and then suddenly the app told me I was on the ride.
And sure enough, the trip was charged to my ABA. While I was still waiting.
It happened to a friend of mine as well, and according to other people who responded to my post on a Facebook group, this has been happening a fair bit lately.
I recommend you not use the automatic payment function for tuk tuk apps.
Re: New tuk tuk scam
I get an SMS from my Thai bank every time Grab makes an transaction when im using it in Bangkok, so in the scenario you describe, I would notice it right away.Matty9999 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:32 pmYes why i put my CC card into as few apps as possible, usually pay by cash. Over in Bangkok, heres something that happened to me just recently. Somebody hacked my grab account and switched the email, however i only use cash there. They were probably hoping i had put a CC card in the Grab so that way they could book rides with it without my noticing for a few days.rozzieoz wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:40 am Last night I was waiting for my Passapp tuk tuk. He called to confirm the location, kept me waiting for a few minutes while he drove around and then suddenly the app told me I was on the ride.
And sure enough, the trip was charged to my ABA. While I was still waiting.
It happened to a friend of mine as well, and according to other people who responded to my post on a Facebook group, this has been happening a fair bit lately.
I recommend you not use the automatic payment function for tuk tuk apps.
I have no idea how your Grab account got hacked though, that's obviously a concern in itself.
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Re: New tuk tuk scam
I’m sure that I’ve seen 5* ratings already applied to rides, before I’ve even stepped out of the TukTuk. I’m fairly certain the apps are not nearly as secure as people would want to think.Alex wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:58 pmI get an SMS from my Thai bank every time Grab makes an transaction when im using it in Bangkok, so in the scenario you describe, I would notice it right away.Matty9999 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:32 pmYes why i put my CC card into as few apps as possible, usually pay by cash. Over in Bangkok, heres something that happened to me just recently. Somebody hacked my grab account and switched the email, however i only use cash there. They were probably hoping i had put a CC card in the Grab so that way they could book rides with it without my noticing for a few days.rozzieoz wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:40 am Last night I was waiting for my Passapp tuk tuk. He called to confirm the location, kept me waiting for a few minutes while he drove around and then suddenly the app told me I was on the ride.
And sure enough, the trip was charged to my ABA. While I was still waiting.
It happened to a friend of mine as well, and according to other people who responded to my post on a Facebook group, this has been happening a fair bit lately.
I recommend you not use the automatic payment function for tuk tuk apps.
I have no idea how your Grab account got hacked though, that's obviously a concern in itself.
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I sat on sok san road and cancelled the trip..he parked on the road looking at me..then, drove off.
Perhaps, he cancelled?...I rebooked and took another tuk tuk..not using the name of the store... instead pointing to it on the map.
These bizarre comments about who I am... comparing my writing style to some other person...I see no similarities in these comments...
Is this all you have to to?
I thought the subject was tuk tuk passap grab experiences?
Joisey? You mean New Jersey?
I drove through New Jersey on my way to visit friends in New York in the 80s.
I would not have a clue on how to speak with any east coast accents...I can recognize them .
I pay cash..
I did receive an email from passap saying I had paid etc...I did not pay..I got out of the tuk tuk...
So, I stand corrected if my attempt to cancel was not allowed...the driver must of done something on his end....I just suggest that if I got out of the tuk tuk 10 seconds into the trip and did not pay....and a few minutes later booked another tuk tuk...that I did in fact cancel my order....
I think having a little cash and plastic is a good idea.
Just an opinion...I asked my Khmer bar owner friend yesterday what he does when the power goes out...
He gave me an interesting look...ahhh sooo moment..
I am new to this site...I have no problem not commenting. ...I do not have expat friends or go to expat places...my mistake for commenting..
I was only try to give the lady some friendly advice to carry a few bucks in Riel...
Perhaps, he cancelled?...I rebooked and took another tuk tuk..not using the name of the store... instead pointing to it on the map.
These bizarre comments about who I am... comparing my writing style to some other person...I see no similarities in these comments...
Is this all you have to to?
I thought the subject was tuk tuk passap grab experiences?
Joisey? You mean New Jersey?
I drove through New Jersey on my way to visit friends in New York in the 80s.
I would not have a clue on how to speak with any east coast accents...I can recognize them .
I pay cash..
I did receive an email from passap saying I had paid etc...I did not pay..I got out of the tuk tuk...
So, I stand corrected if my attempt to cancel was not allowed...the driver must of done something on his end....I just suggest that if I got out of the tuk tuk 10 seconds into the trip and did not pay....and a few minutes later booked another tuk tuk...that I did in fact cancel my order....
I think having a little cash and plastic is a good idea.
Just an opinion...I asked my Khmer bar owner friend yesterday what he does when the power goes out...
He gave me an interesting look...ahhh sooo moment..
I am new to this site...I have no problem not commenting. ...I do not have expat friends or go to expat places...my mistake for commenting..
I was only try to give the lady some friendly advice to carry a few bucks in Riel...
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Re: New tuk tuk scam
I'm not certain, but I think drivers also rate passengersFreightdog wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 7:15 pmI’m sure that I’ve seen 5* ratings already applied to rides, before I’ve even stepped out of the TukTuk. I’m fairly certain the apps are not nearly as secure as people would want to think.Alex wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:58 pmI get an SMS from my Thai bank every time Grab makes an transaction when im using it in Bangkok, so in the scenario you describe, I would notice it right away.Matty9999 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:32 pmYes why i put my CC card into as few apps as possible, usually pay by cash. Over in Bangkok, heres something that happened to me just recently. Somebody hacked my grab account and switched the email, however i only use cash there. They were probably hoping i had put a CC card in the Grab so that way they could book rides with it without my noticing for a few days.rozzieoz wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:40 am Last night I was waiting for my Passapp tuk tuk. He called to confirm the location, kept me waiting for a few minutes while he drove around and then suddenly the app told me I was on the ride.
And sure enough, the trip was charged to my ABA. While I was still waiting.
It happened to a friend of mine as well, and according to other people who responded to my post on a Facebook group, this has been happening a fair bit lately.
I recommend you not use the automatic payment function for tuk tuk apps.
I have no idea how your Grab account got hacked though, that's obviously a concern in itself.
With Passapp, I almost never open my app once I'm sat in the tuk already until next time I use it, which could be days in many cases - and before I can order a new ride I am obliged to leave a star rating for my last ride
Used Nham24 tuk today, system is clunkier than Grab or Passapp, driver an aggressive off duty copper lol, decided to not rate him or use Nham24 tuk tuk booking again. . .
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As others have said earlier, a lot of the drivers have at least 2 of the apps installed. Getting a bad driver is just down to luck of the draw rather than a specific app. However, the support given from the app is very different.Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:01 pm
Used Nham24 tuk today, system is clunkier than Grab or Passapp, driver an aggressive off duty copper lol, decided to not rate him or use Nham24 tuk tuk booking again. . .
Never had an issue with nham tuktuk before, but gave only used a handful of times
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This.However, the support given from the app is very different.
Hence why, I use only Grab.
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Re: New tuk tuk scam
About the only reasonable thing that PassApp have is their unique reg on the front of the TukTuk. A very small number have their registration plate repeated on the front. Just about every TukTuk has a PassApp number.cautious colin wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:16 amAs others have said earlier, a lot of the drivers have at least 2 of the apps installed. Getting a bad driver is just down to luck of the draw rather than a specific app. However, the support given from the app is very different.Jerry Atrick wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:01 pm
Used Nham24 tuk today, system is clunkier than Grab or Passapp, driver an aggressive off duty copper lol, decided to not rate him or use Nham24 tuk tuk booking again. . .
Never had an issue with nham tuktuk before, but gave only used a handful of times
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I am so happy where i live i never have to use a taxi or tuk tuk :-
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Texas?phuketrichard wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:15 pm I am so happy where i live i never have to use a taxi or tuk tuk :-
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