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In a startling revelation, online fraud in Thailand has surged exponentially, recording total damages of 3.47 billion baht for the month of July alone. Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang has shared these grim statistics, highlighting the relentless advance of cybercrime.

 

The colossal figure sits as an alarming average loss of 111.98 million baht per day. Despite diligent efforts to tackle the issue, a staggering 13.54 billion baht in requests for account freezes had poured in. Of this, authorities managed to successfully freeze 1.49 billion baht – a notable but insufficient amount amidst the growing menace.

 

Diving deeper into the types of scams, Karom identified the top five most prevalent fraudulent activities that have plagued Thai citizens. Fraudulent sales of goods or services emerged as the leading cause, accounting for 149.78 million baht in damages.

 

Scammers employing deceitful job offers swindled innocent job seekers out of 689.42 million baht. Loan scams followed closely, resulting in 142.21 million baht in losses.

 

Computer system investment frauds have now become a sophisticated trap, raking in 1.29 billion baht in stolen funds. Lastly, fraudulent prize or purpose transfers added another 257.67 million baht to the tally of losses.

 

This wave of online fraud signifies that vigilance is more crucial than ever. Karom urged the public to stay alert to the various schemes employed by cybercriminals. He encouraged individuals to report any suspicious activities or incidents promptly through thaipoliceonline.com, or by reaching out via the hotline 1441 or the telephone number 081-866-3000.

 

-- 2024-08-09

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

The colossal figure sits as an alarming average loss of 111.98 million baht per day. Despite diligent efforts to tackle the issue

Must try harder....

gone to China, no doubt

Educate the people what to look for in online scams.

Also make them understand that if it's too good to be true, leave well alone.

If the customer applies normal common sense ......... but yes, it starts there! 

on top of the loan sharks and local corruption