Report Retired Thai Nurse Scammed Out of 12 Million Baht in TikTok Romance Fraud

[snoop1130]

 

A retired 65-year-old nurse in Thailand has fallen victim to a romance scam, losing nearly 12 million baht after being duped by a fraudster she met on the TikTok platform. The victim sought assistance from the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice on June 15, as she was unaware of legal procedures to take action against the scammer, identified as 40-year-old Da.

 

During a press briefing, the retired nurse recounted how Da first reached out to her on TikTok on December 5 of last year. Da portrayed herself as lonely, and the two began a romantic correspondence. Within a week, Da proposed an investment opportunity in cryptocurrency, claiming her aunt was an expert working at a prominent crypto firm in Singapore, assuring the victim of its legality.

 

Despite never meeting face-to-face, the victim agreed to Da's persuasive investment pitch. She was instructed to buy USDT through the Bitkub platform and transfer funds to Da, who promised to manage the transactions. Initially, the victim transferred 5,000 baht and promptly received 6,000 baht as a return, encouraging her to invest further.

 

Over the following months, from February to March, she made a total of 14 transactions, culminating in a nearly 12 million baht outlay. However, when she attempted to withdraw her funds in late April, Da demanded a steep 10% tax—around 5 million baht—for the release of her investment. Unable to pay more, the nurse saw communication with Da abruptly end, revealing the scam.

 

The nurse was initially swayed by Da's TikTok videos, displaying a lavish lifestyle, and her affectionate messages. However, any attempts to meet, video call, or even speak over the phone were met with excuses, and eventually, silence.

 

In response to her plight, Ronnarong Kaewphet, President of the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice, pledged to assist the victim in filing a formal complaint with the cyber police. He also intends to investigate Da's identity to see if she operated under a false persona.

 

Should evidence point to Da's genuine involvement in orchestrating the scam, Ronnarong is prepared to mediate discussions between the parties in hopes of resolving the matter and possibly recouping the lost funds. The case brings to light the vulnerabilities surrounding online interactions and the pressing need for increased cyber awareness and protective measures.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-16

 

 

[DezLez]

How does a nurse have 12M Baht unless it was inherited?

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, DezLez said:

How does a nurse have 12M Baht unless it was inherited?

 

crypto investor on the side? 

[DezLez]

24 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

crypto investor on the side? 

If it was that savvy how come she fell for the scam?

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, DezLez said:

If it was that savvy how come she fell for the scam?

yeah, no.

crypto investors are smarter than that.

you got me. 

 

[NE1]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

she made a total of 14 transactions, culminating in a nearly 12 million baht outlay. However, when she attempted to withdraw her funds in late April, Da demanded a steep 10% tax—around 5 million baht—

  

10% of 12m is now 5m ?

[daveAustin]

I get the wanting a bit of love in her life thing, but why is she chasing more money after a lifetime of work? At 60+, 12M could go a long way. 

[DrPhibes]

I know someone who was swindled out of $850,000 USD in exactly this way.  Very embarrassing.

[JackGats]

Funny how romance scams only hit the news when women are the victims.

 

Romance-scamming of men is systemic yet nobody cares. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

6 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

During a press briefing, the retired nurse recounted how Da first reached out to her on TikTok on December 5 of last year. Da portrayed herself as lonely, and the two began a romantic correspondence. Within a week, Da proposed an investment opportunity in cryptocurrency, claiming her aunt was an expert working at a prominent crypto firm in Singapore, assuring the victim of its legality.

 

 

Ohh Lord!!!  When will the scamming ever stop?

 

And when will certain people learn to be more careful with the wealth they have accumulated in life, especially when it comes to contacts made via social media....  

 

 

 

[Dave0206]

3 hours ago, NE1 said:

  

10% of 12m is now 5m ?

I assume her portfolio was worth "50 million " after profits and like the Nigerian lottery you  need to pay to release this fortune it's all very normal and above board