PSA: I picked a cheap coliving space in Bangkok over a mid-range hostel and ended up losing $400 to a deposit scam

Went with a place that promised high-speed WiFi for digital nomads but the connection dropped every hour during my Zoom calls, and when I tried to get my deposit back the manager ghosted me has anyone else run into fake coworking setups posing as coliving spots?

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shane_wilson23d ago

Man that really sucks, hope you can warn others about that place.

gavin_reed23d ago

Yeah you gotta make sure you document everything. Take photos of the condition when you move in and save emails. I had a landlord try to keep my deposit for "damage" that was already there. Small claims court is actually pretty easy to file for and most landlords will settle once they see you're serious about it. Did you file anything with the local housing authority yet?