Online scams: Thai restaurant reservation fraud nets 140 million baht in July, warns CCIB

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Warnings of escalating online fraud rings capitalising on the growing demand for restaurant reservations have been issued by the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).

 

Based on emerging reports, a significant financial hit of over 140 million baht landed on consumers in the month of July due to a proliferation of online scams.

 

According to the latest information detailed by the CCIB spokesperson, Police Colonel Kissana Phathanacharoen, the most frequently occurring hoax reported at the CCIB’s online complaint centre was counterfeit reservations for restaurant buffets during special days and public holidays.

 

The modus operandi of these online scams routinely manipulated the use of faux Facebook accounts that falsely carried the label of renowned hotels or restaurants.

 

The convincing masquerade of these pages offered irresistible promotional deals to lure unsuspecting customers.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of sf.eater.com

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/thai-restaurant-reservation-scams-net-140-million-baht-in-july-warns-ccib

 

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[WHansen]

A fool and his money are soon parted.

[metisdead]

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[retarius]

1 hour ago, WHansen said:

A fool and his money are soon parted.

Can tell you would never be fooled and parted from your money. Must be great.

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, WHansen said:

A fool and his money are soon parted.

And hungry????