Scammers Exploit Earthquake with Fake Donation Appeals

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Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Following the recent earthquake in Thailand, authorities are warning the public to stay vigilant against scammers who exploit such disasters.

 

The Central Investigation Bureau has alerted citizens to be cautious of fraudulent donation requests claiming to aid earthquake victims.

 

 

 

The CIB advises that when you wish to donate to a foundation or organisation, you must thoroughly check the destination account beforehand.

 

Fraudsters often use personal bank accounts or names unrelated to disaster relief.

 

Please ensure legitimacy before transferring any money. This extra step can help prevent your donations from falling into the wrong hands.

 

Based on a story by Siam Rath
 

-- 2025-04-02

 

 

[JoePai]

Thailand - Scam Central

[Artisi]

42 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Thailand - Scam Central

Not only Thailand, there's <deleted> in every country who try and exploit people in times of disaster. 

[Kenny202]

Funny 🤣 just reading AN headlines / posts full of these sort of appeals... Advising how you can pay in (untraceable) crypto etc. Have a look in ur own backyard

[PJ71]

It was always gonna happen, i'm sure there's plenty more to come...

[steven100]

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

Not only Thailand, there's <deleted> in every country who try and exploit people in times of disaster. 

The story is not about every country...  it's only about THAILAND. 

[steven100]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Thailand - Scam Central

you mean ... Thailand - the hub of scams 

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

The story is not about every country...  it's only about THAILAND. 

 

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

you mean ... Thailand - the hub of scams 

If you only wish to discuss Thailand, why do you wasting your time saying it's the "hub" - that would seem to indicate you're referring to other countries as well - seems you need to practice what you preach. 

[redwood1]

39 minutes ago, Artisi said:

 

If you only wish to discuss Thailand, why do you wasting your time saying it's the "hub" - that would seem to indicate you're referring to other countries as well - seems you need to practice what you preach. 

 

Asean Now the Hub of nitpickers..

[JackGats]

I was in Jakarta when the 2004 tsunami killed 170000 people in Indonesia. The streets filled with all kinds of fake donations collectors. On the flippant side, a blue-coloured exstasy tablet named "tsunami" came on the market.

[lordgrinz]

LOS = Land of Scams

[Artisi]

28 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

Asean Now the Hub of nitpickers..

Quod erat demonstrandum. 

[steven100]

5 hours ago, Artisi said:

 

If you only wish to discuss Thailand, why do you wasting your time saying it's the "hub" - that would seem to indicate you're referring to other countries as well - seems you need to practice what you preach. 

your comment is not correct ....   again ...  the story is about THAILAND   !!!!!!!     period  !

[steven100]

4 hours ago, Artisi said:

Quod erat demonstrandum. 

take your glasses off ...   stop dreaming