Thai woman scammed in fake modelling job for 6,000 baht (video)

A young woman was scammed into a modelling job for 6,000 baht but was later asked to transfer 700 baht, raising suspicions of fraud. The incident, shared on TikTok, garnered significant online attention.

The 22 year old woman, Fah, revealed to Khaosod Online yesterday that two months ago, she was contacted via the LINE application by someone claiming to be a secretary. The person inquired if she accepted modelling jobs. Fah admitted she had no prior experience but was interested when told the job involved modelling with a motorcycle for a large second-hand big bike shop in Ubon Ratchathani.

The secretary assured her the photoshoot would be stylish and sporty, not revealing or provocative, and the pay was 6,000 baht. Fah was asked to fill out a detailed form including her name, height, weight, measurements, and clothing sizes, and to send photos of her face and body.

The shoot was scheduled for a Sunday from 3pm to 8pm, with a promise of a 3,000 baht deposit. Fah was then asked to add the boss on LINE for a personal conversation. Suspicions arose when she questioned how they got her LINE ID, to which the secretary claimed they saw her on TikTok, although Fah never shared her LINE contact there. Despite her doubts, Fah added the boss.

He called her, claiming to be the owner of the big bike shop and praising her profile. He asked if she had a boyfriend, and Fah mentioned she would be accompanied by her parents. He reassured her that bringing guardians or friends was welcome for safety.

The boss elaborated on the shoot details, including a team of about 20 people, starting with makeup at 3pm and shooting at 4pm. He reiterated the promise of a deposit and asked Fah to confirm her commitment.

Financial issue

Soon after, the boss called back, requesting Fah to contact the secretary who had documents and was unreachable. Fah attempted to call but failed.

The boss, seemingly busy, asked Fah to help with a small financial issue, claiming he needed 30 to 40 baht for document processing and was unable to transfer the money himself. Fah initially agreed but grew suspicious when the amount suddenly increased to 700 baht. She declined, stating she had no money, and questioned why he couldn’t use his funds.

The boss reacted angrily, accusing Fah of distrusting him and suggesting they should not work together if she felt he was a scammer. He advised her to contact the secretary for further details about the modelling job and deposit.

After sharing her experience on TikTok, many commented they had encountered similar scams, often targeting influencers who enjoy dressing up and taking photos. Some victims had been targeted for years, indicating an organized fraud scheme.

Fah expressed her frustration, feeling her time was wasted and regretting sharing personal information, which could be used to deceive others, reported KhaoSod.

Fah advised others to be more cautious and verify the legitimacy of job offers, stressing the importance of not easily trusting strangers. She also had a message for the scammers:

“Instead of wasting time deceiving people, engage in honest work. Scammers are finding it harder to deceive people these days as they become more aware of such tricks.”