Japanese man pickpocketed on Bangkok MRT, credit cards used in Isaan
A Japanese man became another victim of credit card fraud in Bangkok while travelling on the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) train. This incident comes hot on the heels of another credit card fraud victim yesterday.
The Facebook page Drama-addict shared details of a Thai woman who lost her credit cards after visiting an onsen in Bangkok yesterday, January 6. Her credit card was used three times, amounting to 85,900 baht. Fortunately, the issuing bank managed to suspend the transactions in time.
The staff at the onsen denied any involvement in the fraud and insisted that no clients reported such incidents to them before. A coffee shop, where the stolen card was used, informed the media that its credit card reader had been borrowed by someone.
After the case went viral on Thai social media, victims of similar incidents and their acquaintances came forward to share their experiences. One such case involved a Thai woman whose Japanese manager fell victim to credit card fraud while travelling on the MRT train in Bangkok, rather than at an onsen.
According to the woman, the Japanese victim was pickpocketed while travelling by the MRT train between Phetchaburi and Asok stations. One of his credit cards was used for a transaction totalling 95,000 baht, while another was used for 35,000 baht.
Notifications from the credit card company indicated that both cards were used at a second-hand car showroom in the Isaan province of Maha Sarakham. Police summoned the showroom owner for questioning, but no further updates on the case have been provided.
The woman also mentioned that her Japanese manager met another Japanese victim of similar fraud while renewing his visa. This second victim had lost her credit cards while visiting a nightclub in Bangkok.
In the comment section of the Facebook post, a Thai woman issued a warning to credit card holders to remain vigilant when using their cards in public. For example, when tapping credit cards at the entrance to the MRT train station.
She cautioned that scammers could take photos of the cards and use the details to make online purchases as she encountered.
Regarding the onsen case, officers from Thong Lo Police Station told Channel 3 that they successfully identified the suspects involved and will soon issue arrest warrants.
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