Thai Telecom Giant Rejects Claims of Supplying SIMs to Call Scams

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True Corporation, a leading telecom provider in Thailand, has vigorously refuted allegations of selling large quantities of SIM cards to call centre syndicates. This denial follows a police operation on December 20th that uncovered a significant stash of illicit technology at a condo in Bangkok's Huay Kwang district. The raid resulted in the seizure of 286 SIM boxes, over 300,000 SIM cards, hundreds of smartphones, and computers, with six Chinese nationals detained in connection with the ring.

 

In response to the incident, True Corporation clarified that the apprehended SIM cards had not been bought from any of their primary distributors. They further explained that the majority of these SIM cards originated from outside Thailand and those within the country were acquired incrementally through local vendors.

 

Emphasising their commitment to preventing SIM misuse, the company has vowed to identify and sanction the retailers involved by tracking the serial numbers of the SIMs. True stated that the seized cards had not been activated, highlighting their strict measures on SIM registration to deter criminal activity.

 

 

True Corporation is enhancing its efforts to secure its network by employing artificial intelligence to detect and block suspicious activities, and by severing ties with untrustworthy partners. The telecom firm has also been proactive in aiding police investigations by terminating SIM cards linked to fraudulent operations and by notifying authorities of any irregularities in its systems.

 

As part of its ongoing strategy to safeguard customers, True has introduced a 'CyberSafe' feature aimed at thwarting phishing attacks. With a reinforced approach and advanced security techniques, True Corporation remains resolute in its mission to protect its users and combat cybercrime effectively.

 

-- 2024-12-26

 

 

[Artisi]

Of course they didn't sell them, they fell off the back of a truck and the scammers just happened to be there at the right time. 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Emphasising their commitment to preventing SIM misuse, the company has vowed to identify and sanction the retailers involved by tracking the serial numbers of the SIMs

Good

[bradiston]

I was sold a replacement SIM by a major Thai telecom company in one of their major mall outlets. It was pre registered to somebody else.