
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.
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