Call centre scam

  • Thailand News329 scam phone numbers from Chinese call centre gang released

    329 scam phone numbers from Chinese call centre gang released

    Police have released a list of 329 phone numbers used by a Chinese call centre gang to scam victims. Police urge the public to report any contact from these numbers immediately. Police from the Provincial Police Region 2 Investigation Division revealed these 329 phone numbers connected to call centre scams yesterday, August 2. The gang was known for installing SIM…

  • Thailand NewsChinese woman rescued from 15 million baht virtual kidnapping

    Chinese woman rescued from 15 million baht virtual kidnapping

    Thai police rescued a Chinese woman in Bangkok from a virtual kidnapping after a call centre scam gang tricked her into staging a kidnap and extorting 15 million baht from her parents. The Chinese man, Liang Luihua, hired a Thai woman, Napaphat Noppasettakarn, to file a complaint at Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station after his daughter, 21 year old Wang Jia…

  • Bangkok News3 Chinese nationals arrested in Bangkok for call centre scam

    3 Chinese nationals arrested in Bangkok for call centre scam

    Officers from the Provincial Police Region 2 Investigation Division arrested three Chinese nationals at a condominium in the Prawet district of Bangkok on July 19 for running a call centre scam using a SIM box to contact targeted victims. The Investigation Division of Provincial Police Region 2 explored the scammers who used the SIM boxes or GSM Gateways to remotely…

  • Crime NewsPolice arrest two men in call centre scam, seize SIM box

    Police arrest two men in call centre scam, seize SIM box

    Police apprehended a Taiwanese man and a Thai man involved in a call centre scam, seizing a SIM box used for signal distribution. They face three charges after equipment detection led to their location. Yesterday, July 27, Chiang Rai Provincial Police Chief Manop Senakul, along with Deputy Chief Rattapol Noichangkit and Ban Du Police Station Chief Ananchak Kanoknopawat, interrogated Lin…

  • Thailand NewsThai senior police officer disguised as monk arrested in scam probe

    Thai senior police officer disguised as monk arrested in scam probe

    Thai police apprehended a senior police officer, allegedly involved in a call centre scam, who had fled to become a monk in Lampang. The officer denied being the ringleader, claiming he was merely an accomplice. An investigation into a call centre scam led police to a residence in Pa Tan, Mueang district, Chiang Mai, and another apartment within the Baan…

  • Thailand NewsCyber police arrest call centre gang in Sa Kaeo for 700k fraud

    Cyber police arrest call centre gang in Sa Kaeo for 700k fraud

    Cyber police arrested members of a call centre gang impersonating officials from the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and defrauding a high-ranking female official from the Ministry of Justice of over 700,000 baht. Cyber police, directed by Vorawat Watnakornbancha, led a raid to arrest 31 year old Angkana and 34 year old Chanchai, based on a warrant from…

  • Thailand NewsMan tricked into scam call centre, ordains as monk in remorse

    Man tricked into scam call centre, ordains as monk in remorse

    A young man deceived into working for a call centre scam in a neighbouring country has expressed remorse and plans to ordain as a monk to dedicate merit to the scam victims. He endured eight months of abuse before seeking help to return to Thailand. Chairman of the Northern Star Foundation, Phim Mai Sakdipatpokin, reported that a 29 year old…

  • Thailand News21 Moroccan held by call centre scam gang seeks Thailand’s help

    21 Moroccan held by call centre scam gang seeks Thailand’s help

    Moroccan nationals held captive by a call centre scam gang in Myanmar, near Tak province in northern Thailand, appealed to the Thai government for help. They reported being forced to commit fraud, physically assaulted and held for ransom. The Moroccans contacted The Exodus Road Foundation in April after being coerced into working as scammers by the gang in Myanmar’s Karen…

  • Thailand NewsThai police dismantle Chinese call centre scam in Chiang Mai

    Thai police dismantle Chinese call centre scam in Chiang Mai

    Thai cyber police dismantled a Chinese cross-border call centre scam gang based in Chiang Mai, involved in defrauding victims in China, arresting 13 suspects, including seven Chinese nationals and six from Myanmar. Today, June 28, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) led by Worawat Watnakornbancha, along with senior officials, conducted a raid on a pool villa in Doi…

  • Thailand NewsScamming the scholar: Retired professor loses millions to fake cop

    Scamming the scholar: Retired professor loses millions to fake cop

    A 76 year old retired university professor lost 22.8 million baht to a call centre scammer who posed as an officer from Mueang Nakhon Sawan Police Station in central Thailand. The victim, Su, revealed to Channel 7 that he had nearly 23 million baht in savings that he had saved from his teaching days at the university. Unfortunately, he lost…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket accountant arrested for involvement in call centre scams

    Phuket accountant arrested for involvement in call centre scams

    A woman accountant in Phuket has been apprehended by officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on charges linked to multiple call centre scams. Identified only as Kanraya, the alleged scammer has been implicated in five separate arrest warrants for her involvement in fraudulent activities, including opening bank accounts used by scam gangs. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phongsak Meemusik led the…

  • Thailand NewsScam escape: Taiwanese tourist flees call centre conmen

    Scam escape: Taiwanese tourist flees call centre conmen

    A Taiwanese man sought help from Thai police in the central province of Ang Thong after he escaped from two foreigners who tricked him into working for a call centre scam gang. The 33 year old Taiwanese man, Lin Kai Lun, filed a complaint at Chaiyo Police Station in the Chaiyo district of Ang Thong after he managed to flee…

  • Thailand News81 year old Thai man loses 22 million baht to police impersonator

    81 year old Thai man loses 22 million baht to police impersonator

    An 81 year old Thai man lost life savings worth 22 million baht to a scammer who impersonated a police officer and accused the victim of being involved in illegal businesses. The 81 year old victim, Praisan, a former leader of the business planning team at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), sought help from his son, who works in…

  • Crime NewsChinese woman found safe after 25-million-baht scam in Bangkok

    Chinese woman found safe after 25-million-baht scam in Bangkok

    Police located a 27 year old Chinese woman, previously believed to be kidnapped for a 25-million-baht ransom, at a shopping mall in Bang Na district yesterday evening. The police found Lu Xinlei at HomePro Bangna. She was then taken to Phra Khanong Police Station, where she reunited with her mother and elder sister, who had recently arrived from China following…

  • Thailand NewsScam raid exposes deputy mayor’s family fraudulent call centre

    Scam raid exposes deputy mayor’s family fraudulent call centre

    A coordinated crackdown on a call centre scam network in Nakhon Si Thammarat has led to a shocking revelation involving a deputy mayor’s family. The operation spanned seven locations, leading to the discovery of the deputy mayor’s involvement and her daughter’s role as a nominee. Early morning raids tore through the district of Nakhon Si Thammarat, targeting the sprawling network…

  • Thailand NewsThai government accused of ignoring call centre gangs problem

    Thai government accused of ignoring call centre gangs problem

    The Thai government came under fire from the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), who accused them of reneging on their commitment to eradicate call centre gangs. These criminal outfits, operating from across the Thai-Myanmar border, are becoming an escalating menace to Thailand and beyond. List-MP of the MFP, Rangsiman Rome, suggested that the government’s seeming indifference to the widespread issue…

  • Thailand NewsKorean call centre kingpin arrested in Thailand

    Korean call centre kingpin arrested in Thailand

    Immigration police arrested a 51 year old South Korean fugitive wanted for orchestrating a call centre scam that drained victims of millions. Operating from China, the South Korean national, known as Oh, masterminded a sophisticated operation, manipulating phone calls and text messages to deceive unsuspecting South Koreans. Under various guises, he coerced victims into transferring substantial sums, amassing a staggering…

  • Thailand NewsDSI: International scammers caught in massive call-centre bust

    DSI: International scammers caught in massive call-centre bust

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has dismantled a notorious call-centre syndicate operating from Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Led by DSI’s acting director-general Police Major Yutthana Praedam, the crackdown unveiled a web of deceit spanning across Thailand, China, and Russia. A total of 71 suspects, comprising 52 Chinese nationals and 19 Thai accomplices, were arrested during the raid orchestrated by…

  • Thailand NewsFraudulent calls and messages surge by 18% in Thailand in 2023

    Fraudulent calls and messages surge by 18% in Thailand in 2023

    Whoscall, the caller identification application, reported that fraudulent calls and messages plagued Thailand’s communication channels in 2023, with Thai citizens receiving an alarming 79 million dishonest messages and calls. This figure presents a notable 18% rise from the 66.7 million deceptive calls and messages recorded in 2022. The 2023 statistics were broken down into 20.8 million dubious calls and 58.3…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket fraud suspects arrested over mule bank account scams

    Phuket fraud suspects arrested over mule bank account scams

    A recent operation led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) resulted in the apprehension of two fraud suspects in Phuket. They were allegedly involved in creating mule bank accounts for scam gang operators. One of the individuals detained, referred to as Chaiphong, was arrested at a Patong residence. It was not disclosed when the…

  • GuidesStay safe in Thailand: How to beat call scams with ease

    Stay safe in Thailand: How to beat call scams with ease

    Navigating through Thailand’s bustling streets, you’re bound to encounter more than just the country’s stunning landscapes and delicious cuisine. Unfortunately, call scams have become a common pitfall, targeting unsuspecting tourists and locals alike. It’s crucial to arm yourself with knowledge and stay a step ahead. Understanding the ins and outs of these call scams can mean the difference between a…

  • South Thailand NewsThai police apprehend call centre scam gang in Sungai Kolok district

    Thai police apprehend call centre scam gang in Sungai Kolok district

    A call centre scam gang was apprehended by the police in the district of Sungai Kolok, Narathiwat province yesterday, January 27. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Chief, Jirabhop Bhuridej, disclosed that the operation was executed in collaboration with the Crime Suppression Division Subdivision 6 and local police. They raided a house located in the border district with Malaysia. The arrested…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman exposes call centre scam gang, forcing sex services for freedom

    Thai woman exposes call centre scam gang, forcing sex services for freedom

    A Thai woman filed a complaint against a Thai man who deceived her into working for a scam call centre in Cambodia and forced her into prostitution in exchange for her freedom. Her complaint led to the arrest of the deceptive Thai man and the rescue of two other victims. The 25 year old victim filed a complaint against the…

  • Thailand NewsMyanmar rescue operation frees 525 Thais from call scam gangs

    Myanmar rescue operation frees 525 Thais from call scam gangs

    A recent rescue operation in Laukkaing town, northern Myanmar, freed 525 Thais from the clutches of call scam gangs. However, only one-third of them were identified as actual victims of human trafficking. The revelation was made during a teleconference between Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn, stationed in Bangkok, and senior police officials in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of…

  • Thailand NewsNine Thai nationals escape from forced call centre work in Poi Pet casino

    Nine Thai nationals escape from forced call centre work in Poi Pet casino

    Nine Thai nationals had a harrowing escape from a gang who forced them to work in a call centre in a casino building in Poi Pet. The incident happened near the permanent border crossing at Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet district. The group had to plan a fire in the building to facilitate their escape, while two of their peers were…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman manipulated by scammer into swindling her mother

    Thai woman manipulated by scammer into swindling her mother

    Police in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani rescued a 21 year old Thai woman who was manipulated by a call centre scammer into swindling her mother out of 250,000 baht. A Thai woman reached out to Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station officer and Chief of Khemarat district after her daughter, 21 year old Su, was allegedly kidnapped for ransom.…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)

    Phuket teacher dodges 1.5 million baht scam after suspicious call (video)

    A mathematics teacher in Phuket, known as Beer, narrowly escaped a scam after receiving a suspicious phone call from a call centre gang just moments after a transfer of 1.5 million baht into his account. The swift movement of the fraudsters, who seemed to have precise intel about the transaction, left netizens stunned. This Phuket scam incident was shared today…

  • Thailand NewsCyber police nab call centre gang for 1.5 million baht scam

    Cyber police nab call centre gang for 1.5 million baht scam

    The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) led an operation to apprehend a call centre gang, that swindled a doctor’s wife out of 1.5 million baht through account manipulation. The behaviour of the gang was exposed, and a key arrest warrant was issued today. Police Lieutenant General Worawat Watnakornbuncha, Chief of the Special Operations Division, directed Police Lieutenant Colonel Satra Sukhanusas,…

  • Thailand NewsAnti scam centre freezes 2,500 bank accounts in fight against fraud

    Anti scam centre freezes 2,500 bank accounts in fight against fraud

    In a significant move against call-centre scams, the Anti Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC) froze 2,671 bank accounts in its initial two weeks of operation. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke shared these statistics, highlighting the effectiveness of the centre, which was launched on November 1 to combat such fraudulent activities. The centre received a staggering 38,564 distress calls from victims within…