Key Takeaways
- Match the account name and recipient entity to the signed contract and verified company or owner records.
- Confirm new or changed instructions through an independently sourced phone number and a second authorised contact.
- Do not rely on reply-to email, chat history, QR code or an agent's forwarded screenshot alone.
- Record currency, purpose, unit or title reference, fees, FET evidence and refund route before transfer.
- Start with bank compliance checks where appropriate and preserve instructions, callbacks, receipts and acknowledgements.
Verify the recipient, account, currency, reference and approval trail before sending a property payment.
Verify Every Payment Instruction
A convincing email is not proof that bank details are genuine. Reservation, stage and closing payments should follow a documented verification process tied to the correct contracting party.
Payment-control checklist
- Match the account name and recipient entity to the signed contract and verified company or owner records.
- Confirm new or changed instructions through an independently sourced phone number and a second authorised contact.
- Do not rely on reply-to email, chat history, QR code or an agent's forwarded screenshot alone.
- Record currency, purpose, unit or title reference, fees, FET evidence and refund route before transfer.
- Start with bank compliance checks where appropriate and preserve instructions, callbacks, receipts and acknowledgements.
Review the source-of-funds guide, FET checklist, closing statement and buying support.
CTA
Ask Phuket Stay Pro to reconcile the transaction file before your bank releases funds.
Fact-check flags
Bank verification, transfer limits, FET documents, fraud-recovery steps and recipient authority vary by bank, party and date. If details appear compromised, contact the sending bank and independent Thai counsel immediately.
Choosing an area to live in Phuket?
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