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Crime CIB Warn Public of 4 Common Online Investment Scams
Picture courtesy of CIB. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has issued a public alert, warning citizens to be wary of four common scams currently circulating online. These fraudulent schemes are increasingly used by cybercriminals to lure victims into fake investment opportunities, often resulting in significant financial losses. The CIB, in cooperation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling for too-good-to-be-true offers. Below are the four major scam types identified: 1. Cryptocurrency Investment Scams Scammers often pose as cryptocurrency experts, financial advisers or representatives from well-known trading platforms. They claim to have access to insider information or “secret trading strategies” and may display fake screenshots of impressive profits to convince victims to invest. Once trust is gained and money is transferred, the fraudsters vanish. 2. Romance Scams These fraudsters use attractive profile photos and fabricate emotional or inspirational backstories to gain trust over weeks or even months. Once a strong emotional connection is formed, they request money for fabricated emergencies, such as medical bills, flight tickets or joint investments. Once funds are sent, the scammers disappear, and the victim often never meets them in person. 3. General Investment Scams Similar to crypto scams but involving other fake assets, such as bogus stocks, real estate, gold or non-existent projects. These schemes promise unusually high returns with minimal risk. Some fraudsters set up fake LINE groups, use accomplices to pose as successful investors or hold online seminars to appear legitimate. 4. Celebrity Impersonation Scams These scams use photos or videos of well-known actors, entrepreneurs or financial figures to create fake profiles, pages, or advertisements. The aim is to boost credibility and deceive victims into investing through imitation of a trusted public figure. How to Protect Yourself from Online Investment Scams The CIB and SEC advise taking the following precautions: • Verify before investing: Always research the company, platform or individual offering the investment. Use official SEC databases to confirm registration and legitimacy. • Be sceptical of unrealistic returns: Offers promising high profits with little or no risk should raise immediate red flags. • Protect personal data: Never share passwords, bank account numbers or OTP codes with anyone. • Avoid advance payments: Never transfer money before receiving verified goods or services, particularly when dealing with new sellers or social media pages. If unsure about any investment, the public can call the SEC’s “Investment Scam Hotline”. Authorities remind the public that cybercriminals are constantly adapting their methods and that awareness is the best defence. “Stay cautious, verify before you trust, and never transfer money on impulse,” a CIB spokesperson advised. Adapted by Asean Now from CIB 2025-08-04 -
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Non racists had to suffer - because sadly since 1941 it's been shown you can get a thick population to be racist and blame migrants for their problems. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 August 2025
Teen Killed After Pickup Hits Fallen Crash Victim Picture courtesy of Kaoded. A 16-year-old boy has died after being run over by a pickup truck following a motorcycle crash on Rattanathibet Road in Bang Bua Thong district on the morning of 3 August. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368688-teen-killed-after-pickup-hits-fallen-crash-victim/ -
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Accident Teen Killed After Pickup Hits Fallen Crash Victim
Picture courtesy of Kaoded. A 16-year-old boy has died after being run over by a pickup truck following a motorcycle crash on Rattanathibet Road in Bang Bua Thong district on the morning of 3 August. The incident occurred at around 05:50, beneath the pedestrian flyover near Bang Phlu intersection. Emergency responders from Poh Teck Tung Foundation, Bang Bua Thong Police Station and medical staff from Bang Bua Thong Hospital rushed to the scene after reports of a motorcyclist being seriously injured in a road crash. At the scene, rescuers found Mr. Sukankit Phukphan, 16, lying unconscious and unresponsive in the middle of the road. Despite efforts to perform CPR, he was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to Bang Bua Thong Hospital. His Honda Wave motorbike, blue and black in colour and without a licence plate, was found nearby. A white Toyota pickup truck with Bangkok plates was stopped near the scene. The female driver remained at the location and spoke with police. Authorities also observed skid marks and scrapes on the road extending over 10 metres, as well as impact marks on nearby roadside barriers. A 60-year-old taxi driver, Mr. Phairot Thanatham, said he had been driving along the road when he saw the injured teen lying in the middle of the lane. He stopped his vehicle and got out to assist the boy, who was still alive at the time. Moments later, the pickup truck arrived and reportedly ran over the victim. The pickup truck driver told police she had left her home in Bang Yai and was on her way to sell goods at Chatuchak market. As she descended the bridge over the intersection, she saw the taxi with its hazard lights on and a man waving for attention. She drove past but then felt something dragging beneath her vehicle. Upon stopping to check, she discovered the teenager lying on the road and was uncertain if she had run him over. Police said they have recorded statements from witnesses and are examining CCTV footage from the area to determine whether the initial fall was caused by another vehicle. The boy’s body has been transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for a full autopsy. Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-08-04 -
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I freely admit my GF is much smarter than I am when it comes to emotional intelligence. You are confusing telling it like it is, with trying to impress people. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 August 2025
Gunman Held After 71-Year-Old Shot Dead in Phayao Orchard Picture courtesy of Kaoded. Police in Phayao have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a 71-year-old in a durian and rubber orchard in Phu Sang District. The victim, Mr Arun Rungreung, was found lying face-down on the ground on the evening of August 1st by relatives, who initially believed he had collapsed. He was rushed to Phu Sang Hospital, where doctors discovered multiple gunshot wounds, four to the right side of his torso and two to his right buttock. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368687-gunman-held-after-71-year-old-shot-dead-in-phayao-orchard/
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