We Lost $1,200 to a Fake Villa in Bali: A 2026 Case Study on Southeast Asia Booking Scams, WhatsApp Contracts, and How Couples Can Verify Listings Before Paying a Deposit
We thought we found a $240/night jungle villa in Ubud. Instead, we wired $1,200 to a scammer. Here’s exactly how it happened — and the verification steps every couple should…