Scam Calls Hit Record in Thailand Before Cyber Fraud Crackdown
20 hours ago · Thailand saw the number of scam calls and text messages more than double to a record 168 million in 2024 from a year earlier, an anti-scam tech firm said, before authorities stepped up a crackdown ...
Inside Thailand's $2 Billion Scam Industry Now Targeting Americans
Sep 8, 2024 · Thailand leads Asia in scam calls and text messaging, with a staggering 78.8 million incidents reported since last year, according to the country's Office of the National Economic and Social...
Thai scams rise 112% in 2024 - Bangkok Post
6 hours ago · Thailand has experienced a surge in scam calls and SMS messages, reaching 168 million in 2024, marking a five-year high, according to Gogolook Thailand's 2024 annual report. The increase is ...
Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre …
21 hours ago · Thousands of foreigners freed from online scam-operating centres in Myanmar are stuck in limbo on the border with Thailand after a multinational crackdown on the compounds run by criminal gangs ...
Families of Malaysian scam centre victims call on Thailand to do …
20 hours ago · CRACKDOWN ON SCAM FARMS. Criminal syndicates have been trafficking thousands of people from around the world to scam centres across Southeast Asia, including along the Thai-Myanmar frontier where ...
9 of The Worst Scams in Thailand (And How to Avoid Them)
Mar 7, 2018 · The best way to avoid getting deceived and departing with more cash than you bargained for is to be informed. Here are nine of Thailand’s worst travel scams—and how to avoid them.
Common Scams to Avoid - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand
If an offer seems “too good to be true” or overly convenient, it could very well be part of a scam. Visitors to Thailand are advised to always be aware of their surroundings and belongings, especially when frequenting popular tourist sites and crowded markets or streets.
Whoscares? Scam alert app is here to call out the cons in Thailand
Sep 18, 2024 · Gogolook Thailand’s chief honcho, Manwoo Joo, sounded the alarm on the escalating scourge of scams that hit hundreds of thousands of Thais every year. From March 2022 to July 2024, these fraudulent activities have racked up …
11 Scams in Thailand All Tourists Should Avoid - Culture Trip
Sep 18, 2017 · Here’s a list of the most popular scams in Thailand, what to look out for and how to avoid getting caught up in them. Not exclusive to the Grand Place – or to Thailand – this is a scam that can leave you frustrated and potentially out of pocket.
Alarming increase in scam calls found in Thailand
Apr 8, 2023 · Emerging scams in Thailand closely follow current issues and trends in the country, and now phishing text messages and calls related to loan, Cost-On-Delivery e-commerce scam, government officials impersonation, fake part-time jobs announcement from TikTok and other well known platforms are increasing.