online scams

  • Thailand NewsNBTC dials in: Biometric crackdown rings alarm for SIM scammers

    NBTC dials in: Biometric crackdown rings alarm for SIM scammers

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is cracking down on unauthorised SIM cards and online scams with the introduction of stringent biometric authentication for SIM card registration. This move targets dodgy SIM dealers, who now face hefty penalties if caught flouting the rules. These new measures are set to shake up the mobile subscriber landscape in Thailand, where over…

  • Thailand NewsDeputy PM rolls dice on Thaksin’s bold online gambling bet

    Deputy PM rolls dice on Thaksin’s bold online gambling bet

    Prasert Chantrawongthong, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has weighed in on ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s bold proposal to legalise online gambling. The 74 year old former prime minister recently sparked controversy by suggesting that bringing online betting into the open could help tackle the widespread social issues associated with the industry. Known to be…

  • Thailand NewsFacebook scams cost 718 million baht in Thailand last year

    Facebook scams cost 718 million baht in Thailand last year

    Facebook scams and fraudulent activities have inflicted significant financial damage, totalling 718 million baht over the past year, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister, Prasert Jantararuangtong. Highlighting the efforts of the Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC) during a recent briefing, Prasert revealed the centre’s impact from November 1 last year to November 14 this year, during which…

  • Thailand NewsRice Department fraudsters cook up fake seed sales online

    Rice Department fraudsters cook up fake seed sales online

    The Rice Department’s Facebook page highlighted an increase in online scams. Fraudsters are using fake pages to impersonate legitimate businesses, luring victims to purchase rice seeds and disappearing after receiving payments. The Rice Department’s Facebook page revealed that scammers have created a fake page named Phantawee Mall Corporation, falsely using images and names of Rice Department officials to build trust.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s ‘call’ for scam help at Mekong meeting

    Thailand’s ‘call’ for scam help at Mekong meeting

    The Government of Thailand will leverage the upcoming Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) meeting to seek regional support in tackling call centre scam gangs. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin tasked Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa with addressing this issue during the meeting and exploring effective strategies to combat cross-border crimes, including these scams. The 9th MLC meeting is set for Thursday and Friday in…

  • Thailand NewsLottery Plus battles 1,700 fake pages and scams

    Lottery Plus battles 1,700 fake pages and scams

    Noted public figure Panthawat Nakvisut, also known as Not Lottery Plus, filed a complaint with the police against fraudulent pages and gambling websites. Joined by Apaporn Hai, Mont Sit Khamsoi, and their legal team, they presented evidence at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). The complaint follows the discovery of scammers using photographs of their presenters to fraudulently sell mystery boxes…

  • Thailand NewsThailand mobilises 400 agencies to combat fake news and scams

    Thailand mobilises 400 agencies to combat fake news and scams

    The Government of Thailand mobilised 400 agencies to combat fake news and online scams. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) aims to address the growing problem of misinformation. Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn presided over the opening of a workshop on the use of systems for coordinating news verification. This event…

  • Thailand NewsOnline shoppers in Thailand warned about second-hand scams

    Online shoppers in Thailand warned about second-hand scams

    Online shopping for second-hand goods offers convenience and variety at the click of a button but it also comes with risks. Anti-Fake News Centre Thailand recently warned the public to be vigilant when purchasing second-hand items online to avoid falling victim to scams and inadvertently buying stolen goods. The rise in popularity of online shopping has attracted not only genuine…

  • Thailand NewsCIB plays hardball: Victims lose over 12 million baht in toy scam

    CIB plays hardball: Victims lose over 12 million baht in toy scam

    A group of victims reported to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) today after being scammed by an online seller after ordering Labubu and Art Toys but never received the items, resulting in a collective loss of over 12 million baht. Altogether, 21 scam victims met with Police Lieutenant Chakri Silpasathaporn at the CIB’s complaint centre. They sought help after purchasing…

  • Thailand NewsNBTC rings changes: Task force to dial down online banking scams

    NBTC rings changes: Task force to dial down online banking scams

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has established a working group to enforce a new policy aimed at preventing online scams targeting mobile banking users. This policy mandates that the name used to register a mobile phone SIM card must match the name of the bank account holder connected to the internet via that SIM card. This policy had…

  • Thailand NewsMother exposes child adoption scam on Facebook

    Mother exposes child adoption scam on Facebook

    A mother filed a complaint after discovering that con artists have used her family’s photos in a Facebook child adoption scam. The deceptive posts, which circulated widely online, brazenly sought caregivers for children, with statements such as: “Looking for a girl to adopt, a generous reward offered, will provide education until graduation. “Seeking someone to adopt a newborn today, message…

  • Thailand NewsOnline scammed and slammed: Thai man nabbed for web of deceit

    Online scammed and slammed: Thai man nabbed for web of deceit

    A 29 year old man was arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat for allegedly operating a fraudulent online business, causing damages worth over 2 million baht. The suspect, identified as Pongsiri, is linked to 61 cases of scams, selling products ranging from powdered milk to rubber mattresses that never arrived after payment. The Cyber Police’s duties were made easy when Pongsiri’s…

  • Thailand NewsFamily’s holiday nightmare: Luxury villa turns out to be scam

    Family’s holiday nightmare: Luxury villa turns out to be scam

    A family’s excitement for their Hua Hin holiday took a turn as they fell victim to a cunning Facebook scam, leaving them high and dry. Amidst the bustling holiday anticipation, a family, with an individual named Kukkai as their representative, eagerly planned their annual retreat, scouring for a pet-friendly haven to accommodate eight to 10 people. Their quest led the…

  • Business NewsCrypto crackdown: Regulatory bodies unite to reel in P2P fraud

    Crypto crackdown: Regulatory bodies unite to reel in P2P fraud

    Regulatory bodies are rallying together to develop stringent rules to monitor the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies via peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. These authorities have observed that fraudsters, seeking to cover their tracks after illicit activities, tend to use cryptocurrencies purchased P2P. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being urged to revise or create regulations related to digital assets, to…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s cybercrime problem persists despite efforts

    Thailand’s cybercrime problem persists despite efforts

    Thailand’s digital economy and society (DES) minister, Prasert Jantararuangthong, revealed that despite efforts to curb cybercrime, the problem remains rampant with damages averaging 100 million baht daily. The Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC), set up to address this issue, is yet to see a decline in the number of cases. The ongoing scams are attributed to the scammers’ increasingly sophisticated…

  • Thailand NewsFraud frenzy: Thai police reveal Internet scam’s billion-baht blow

    Fraud frenzy: Thai police reveal Internet scam’s billion-baht blow

    Online consumer fraud, the leading Internet scam, has resulted in damages exceeding 1 billion baht in the initial quarter of the year, as disclosed by the Royal Thai Police (RTP). Karom Polpornklang, the deputy government spokesperson, stated that on the RTP website, some 26,507 online fraud instances were reported. The total damage was calculated to be 4.65 billion baht, averaging…