webfact Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Chiang Mai/Phetchaburi: Welcome to the hotel sir, now I will rob you! Picture: INN INN reported the arrest of a hotel front desk supervisor who stole tourists' credit card details and bought goods online worth nearly half a million baht. Thirty five year old Jirat Siriwattanakun worked at hotels in both Chiang Mai and Phetchaburi. Through his position he had access to guests' personal information and credit card details. He used these to contact the issuing bank to pretend to be them and request a change in phone number. He then bought eight iPhones, gold and other services online to the tune of 489,586 baht. Fifty items of incriminating evidence were found at his address. He was arrested last week on a warrant for credit card fraud posing as another person issued by the South Bangkok court. Source: INN -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-11-07 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted November 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2019 I had a receptionist from a hotel in Mass. USA, do the same thing years ago...did not lose a lot of money but I have felt angst when using my card ever since... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted November 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said: I had a receptionist from a hotel in Mass. USA, do the same thing years ago...did not lose a lot of money but I have felt angst when using my card ever since... I have a debit card that I only keep a couple of thousand dollars in the account, No overdraft protection, so if they hit me they can only hit me for the amount in the account. For larger purchases I can transfer funds in minutes. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted November 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2019 It's ok, the police chief has assured tourists they will be safe! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICELANDMAN Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, PatOngo said: It's ok, the police chief has assured tourists they will be safe! He meant only safe in life, not money safe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Another highlight on credit card security! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 6 hours ago, sirineou said: I have a debit card that I only keep a couple of thousand dollars in the account, No overdraft protection, so if they hit me they can only hit me for the amount in the account. For larger purchases I can transfer funds in minutes. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anterian Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 7 hours ago, sirineou said: I have a debit card that I only keep a couple of thousand dollars in the account, No overdraft protection, so if they hit me they can only hit me for the amount in the account. For larger purchases I can transfer funds in minutes. I started doing this 15 years ago, I actually have 3 current accounts, two as above and the third for Direct Debits, water, electricity, True etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 My debit cards have visa secured and the bank will ask questions if anyone calls trying to pretend they are me. Not easy to pull a fast one buying online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 9 hours ago, bluesofa said: Surely it isn't pantomime season already? Ali Baba And The Hub Of Thieves. Ali's mounting a Thai showcase in another thread somewhere and probably ain't got time for Panto .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 10 hours ago, webfact said: Welcome to the hotel We-will-conya .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Derogatory remark and responses removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steevjee Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 What’s with obviously guilty perps being allowed to wear hats, sunglasses, bike helmets to disguise their identity? On TV they’re often blurred out. So are guilty and often disgusting criminals entitled to the “must never lose face” edict? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catoholic Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I just monitor my account. I've experienced multiple charges from airlines and hotels.. theft or error? I don't know or care as Visa has always sided with me ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin612 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Yes, this dude needs to go to jail. Please ten years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 23 hours ago, webfact said: INN reported the arrest of a hotel front desk supervisor who stole tourists' credit card details and bought goods online worth nearly half a million baht. Hope he enjoyed his 5 minutes of the luxury life... it's going to be a bit different for the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 23 hours ago, sirineou said: I have a debit card that I only keep a couple of thousand dollars in the account, No overdraft protection, so if they hit me they can only hit me for the amount in the account. For larger purchases I can transfer funds in minutes. Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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