Mother Exposes Phoney Facebook Adoption Ring Using Her Children's Photos

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

NATIONAL - A shocking adoption scam that exploits the imagery of innocent families has recently been unveiled on Facebook by a horrified mother. The fraudulent posts offered the adoption of children depicted in stolen photos, a chilling revelation that has sparked widespread public outrage and concern.

 

The duplicitous posts circulated through Facebook groups, banking on emotionally charged pleas like, “Looking for a loving home for this precious girl”, accompanied by photographs of cheerful, seemingly well-cared-for children. These posts would then go on to promulgate specifics about adoption fees and the preferential provisions for the child's education till completion.

 

Public outcry was immediate and vociferous with netizens condemning the illicit operation and raising alarms about the unsavoury connections it has with the sinister world of human trafficking. As the scandal unravelled online, it was discovered that similar scams had previously come under the scanner and many more were covertly operating in the shadows of the internet.

 

In a fresh update, Chompunoot Phakaew, a Facebook user, posted about her disconcerting experience of accidentally stumbling upon the scam and finding out her family had been unknowingly cast as characters in this wicked ploy. Her shock was exacerbated when she found out that her children's photos had been used to feign adoption offers tied to illicit financial transactions.

 

Phakaew assured the public that her family had no association with the scam, explaining that her child was biologically hers and was never up for adoption. She extended a warning to others, urging them not to fall prey to such deceptive activities, and decried the malevolent notion of selling off a child borne with love and care.

 

This harrowing revelation, just ahead of Thailand’s National Children’s Day, underscores the pressing need for improved child security systems. As the nation channels resources towards their betterment, a firm eye must be kept on cyber activity to ensure no child falls victim to such sinister scams.

 

-- 2024-05-11

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[TroubleandGrumpy]

Many charities these days are either scams or act as slush funds for the people running them who pay themselves massive salaries.  That is why I no longer give to charities that I do not personally know or get involved with.  During Covid a lot of good charity work was done by Expats donating food and drinks to Thais who has lost their means of earning a living - they are the last ones I donated towards.

PS - seems to me that many Thais either never knew about all the work Expats did during Covid, or they have forgotten. 

[Artisi]

nothing is sacred in the LOS - land of scams 🤑 

[Chris Daley]

100,000 is quite cheap though.

Edited May 11 by Chris Daley

[retarius]

Sad, one cannot trust anything these days. I used to be much more trusting, now I assume everyone I meet, hear about or read about is lying about everything.

This applies especially to politicians where I cannot remember the last time I heard a politician tell the truth, but it applies to anyone selling anything at all, including doctors, journalists, priests, nuns, friends, people I meet while travelling or on the street, authors, business people, bankers or the internet. No one seems to be able to tell the truth about anything these days including AI generated crap. 

I cannot get my wife to stop buying stuff from the TV or the internet, all with outrageous claims that they never ever fulfill. 

[JeffersLos]

11 minutes ago, Chris Daley said:

100,000 is quite cheap though.

 

I'm only 50,000 if anybody wants a 68 year old. 

[Confuscious]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The duplicitous posts circulated through Facebook groups, banking on emotionally charged pleas like, “Looking for a loving home for this precious girl”, accompanied by photographs of cheerful, seemingly well-cared-for children. These posts would then go on to promulgate specifics about adoption fees and the preferential provisions for the child's education till completion.

 

FaceSh.t again.
This platform should be banned by every country until they stop "SPONSORING" scammers and install a REAL HELP/COMPLAINT line.
 

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

NATIONAL - A shocking adoption scam that exploits the imagery of innocent families has recently been unveiled on Facebook by a horrified mother. The fraudulent posts offered the adoption of children depicted in stolen photos, a chilling revelation that has sparked widespread public outrage and concern.

 

The duplicitous posts circulated through Facebook groups, banking on emotionally charged pleas like, “Looking for a loving home for this precious girl”, accompanied by photographs of cheerful, seemingly well-cared-for children. These posts would then go on to promulgate specifics about adoption fees and the preferential provisions for the child's education till completion.

 

Public outcry was immediate and vociferous with netizens condemning the illicit operation and raising alarms about the unsavoury connections it has with the sinister world of human trafficking. As the scandal unravelled online, it was discovered that similar scams had previously come under the scanner and many more were covertly operating in the shadows of the internet.

 

In a fresh update, Chompunoot Phakaew, a Facebook user, posted about her disconcerting experience of accidentally stumbling upon the scam and finding out her family had been unknowingly cast as characters in this wicked ploy. Her shock was exacerbated when she found out that her children's photos had been used to feign adoption offers tied to illicit financial transactions.

 

Phakaew assured the public that her family had no association with the scam, explaining that her child was biologically hers and was never up for adoption. She extended a warning to others, urging them not to fall prey to such deceptive activities, and decried the malevolent notion of selling off a child borne with love and care.

 

This harrowing revelation, just ahead of Thailand’s National Children’s Day, underscores the pressing need for improved child security systems. As the nation channels resources towards their betterment, a firm eye must be kept on cyber activity to ensure no child falls victim to such sinister scams.

 

-- 2024-05-11

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I wonder who believed this adoption scam? 

[brianthainess]

Yes of course if I wanted to adopt a child the first place I'd look would be Facebook I mean who wouldn't, and then just send a fortune to them. 

 

 

[Confuscious]

9 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I wonder who believed this adoption scam? 

On the FaceSh.t platform, a lot of scammers publish their scams every day.
Selling Driver License's; Selling ED medication or tools; Selling underaged girls, Etc.
One example which comes to mind right now is the selling of a complete set of electric tools of Makita by Home Pro for 79 Baht.
The amount of responses and inquiries/views is overwhelming.
And best of all, this scam is SPONSORED by FaceSh.t!!!!

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Confuscious said:

 

FaceSh.t again.
This platform should be banned by every country until they stop "SPONSORING" scammers and install a REAL HELP/COMPLAINT line.
 

I deleted FB years ago... 

[john donson]

 charities... lol... if they donate 1% of what they get, after their big fat salaries, bonus, cars, hotel expenses, etc... would be surprised