webfact Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Picture Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that online crime in Thailand was sky-rocketing with more than 10,000 cases since the start of last year. Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha - who oversees the police - has demanded action from the RTP and its leader Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk has made it a priority. Public awareness has been created about the dangers online, said the media, something that Suwat has mysteriously called "Cyber Vaccine". Yesterday Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat, RTP deputy and head of the PCT or Police Cyber Taskforce that tackles online crime spoke to the press. He said that since January 1st last year until now there had been 10,818 cases and 10,584 arrests with losses running into the billions of baht. He warned the public to beware and announced a new online reporting system at www.thaipoliceonline.com. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-19 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomster Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 17 minutes ago, webfact said: He said that since January 1st last year until now there had been 10,818 cases and 10,584 arrests with losses running into the billions of baht. Math isn't my strongest subject but somehow I think those numbers might need a closer look at... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 No wonder, many been staying at home because of the Covid and with not much to do the minds are working over time toward nefarious thoughts and deeds... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, ezzra said: No wonder, many been staying at home because of the Covid and with not much to do the minds are working over time toward nefarious thoughts and deeds... Previously unrecorded crimes, and perpetrators moving their scams online due to the pandemic and restrictions, encountering a cyber taskforce rather than your average sleepy cop, giving the impression that 'overall crime is up'... Edited February 19, 2022 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Not just Thailand, as the 'online' industry, especially banking / CC will never admit how widespread the problem really is. I just got sent a new CC, as was informed my CC was 'compromised'. Actually I didn't even know it, as it's a card I don't use. I have 2 cards (debits) / seperate accounts at same broker, and was expecting both to be replaced, but only the 1 that I don't use was. So it wasn't my info or on my end use, that got hacked. The 1 card I use, for ATM withdrawals here, since fee free, wasn't the issue. Hmm ... does make you wonder. Also why many CC don't work with Asian vendors, as their encryption isn't up to snuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 hours ago, webfact said: Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha - who oversees the police - has demanded action from the RTP and its leader Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk has made it a priority. Wasn't Prayut the guy that encouraged "Go Digital" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 hours ago, hotchilli said: Wasn't Prayut the guy that encouraged "Go Digital" ? The special and created internet/cyber age. Ain't it grand. Coming back to haunt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boyn Posted February 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2022 My wifes sister sent off 6000 baht for the tax on a parcel to be delivered to her. the fact she hadnt ordered anything didnt occur to her. then she gets a call from RTP ! who send her a picture of a box of money and tell her to send another 15000 baht. then another call asking for 30000 baht which unbelievably she sends, and then suprisingly she does not get the box of money, I know hard to believe right. Next frantic phone call to my wife to whom i have said no frigging way if shes that stupid we are NOT bailing her out. this is not the first time and im not a rich farang. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins9039 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 14 hours ago, webfact said: 10,818 cases and 10,584 Can fully see this, ordered some <deleted> of lazada, empty bag arrived lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgard Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Only for Thais. No english website!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 40 minutes ago, snowgard said: Only for Thais. No english website!!! as most, if not all, these scams are probably in thai language that's hardly surprising. but, instead of complaining do something, learn thai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Zweistein Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 hours ago, it is what it is said: as most, if not all, these scams are probably in thai language that's hardly surprising. but, instead of complaining do something, learn thai! I have a better idea, stay away from LOS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Only for Thais. Westerners - Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 The old cyber vaccine scam where hospitals take your 3400bt and you never see a pfizer for example ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) It just goes to show how different thai's are in the way they think. A thai will go to no end to think of ways of manipulating, cheating and conjuring up any plausible excuse to extract money from farangs, yet here we have the other side that will part with money at the drop of a hat because they are so gullible and easily taken for a ride. Edited February 20, 2022 by steven100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 These scam calls are increasing by the day, last week it was online credit this week I have a parcel, it's not just a Thailand problem it's going on all over the world, Have you seen them Indian call center videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus7 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Hi, I think the first problem is a lack of specialists. Digital world is more complex and gathering evidences isn't just getting fingerprints or snapshot on cctv. IT security specialists are highly paid in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 22 hours ago, KhunLA said: Not just Thailand, as the 'online' industry, especially banking / CC will never admit how widespread the problem really is. I just got sent a new CC, as was informed my CC was 'compromised'. Actually I didn't even know it, as it's a card I don't use. I have 2 cards (debits) / seperate accounts at same broker, and was expecting both to be replaced, but only the 1 that I don't use was. So it wasn't my info or on my end use, that got hacked. The 1 card I use, for ATM withdrawals here, since fee free, wasn't the issue. Hmm ... does make you wonder. Also why many CC don't work with Asian vendors, as their encryption isn't up to snuff. I do online banking at home and not outside with a mobile phone . I have read that it is dangerous to do any money business if near free WiFi as some phones automatically leave your paid for service and connect to the free WiFi and most people will not notice it . You are them exposed to scammers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 A post with content that was copied from the Bangkok Post has been removed as well as a related reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 hour ago, superal said: I do online banking at home and not outside with a mobile phone . I have read that it is dangerous to do any money business if near free WiFi as some phones automatically leave your paid for service and connect to the free WiFi and most people will not notice it . You are them exposed to scammers . You have read this where? One major problem is that many people believe anything which is posted on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 19 hours ago, it is what it is said: as most, if not all, these scams are probably in thai language that's hardly surprising. but, instead of complaining do something, learn thai! No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 22 hours ago, superal said: I do online banking at home and not outside with a mobile phone . I have read that it is dangerous to do any money business if near free WiFi as some phones automatically leave your paid for service and connect to the free WiFi and most people will not notice it . You are them exposed to scammers . Only if set up to behave that way. You can most certainly restrict your phone from Wi-Fi connections you do not ant to use. Whether the network internet connection is secure may be another matter for discussion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Only if set up to behave that way. You can most certainly restrict your phone from Wi-Fi connections you do not ant to use. Whether the network internet connection is secure may be another matter for discussion. I have to admit that I am no expert in this field , actually quite the opposite , however I am quoting other more informed friends info . Could it possibly be that if you have once visited a shop/cafe and have used their given password for the WiFi , then the subsequent visits to that shop , your phone will recognise the service and connect automatically ? Whatever the above outcome do you agree that it is not a good idea to conduct sensitive transactions using commercial WiFi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, superal said: I have to admit that I am no expert in this field , actually quite the opposite , however I am quoting other more informed friends info . Could it possibly be that if you have once visited a shop/cafe and have used their given password for the WiFi , then the subsequent visits to that shop , your phone will recognise the service and connect automatically ? Whatever the above outcome do you agree that it is not a good idea to conduct sensitive transactions using commercial WiFi ? Very true if you have ticked the box which says it can. WI-Fi can be turned off too. Think before you use any old Wi-Fi connection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchWrapSupreme Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On a related note, online sales are absolutely booming given the situation. If you've got any lazy young people in your village, such as returned bargirls, one could inform of this. One grandpa down our soi finally had enough of his granddaughter and gave her the boot. Heh. There had been a job and room with a friend waiting for her in town. Nearly every shop there that sells whatever, clothing, farm supplies, pet supplies, baby stuff, has converted to online selling. They can't enough people to pack. Then the Kerry and Flash Express can't get enough people to sort through the packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Maybe instead of an online reporting line which no doubt will be totally ignored they should just admit they want to see more "Tip" boxes. It seems receipt of money is the only motivation they have for getting of their sorry back sides and doing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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