webfact Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Russian withdrawal: Chinese tourist scammed out of B400,000 Phuket Gazette Thieves in Russia withdrew 400,000 baht from Mr Sun's account while he was in Phuket. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong PHUKET: -- A Chinese tourist issued a warning to other Phuket visitors of skimmer gangs after thieves in Russia withdrew 400,000 baht from his account. On March 24, my bank called to ask me where I was, because my account showed several withdrawals in Russia between March 22 and 24, said Haohao Sun. At the time the 400,000 baht was taken out, I was in Phuket. I do not know how the money could have been withdrawn in Russia. Mr Sun revealed that the last time he had withdrawn money was on March 19 from a Siam Commercial Bank ATM at the Premium Outlet Mall on the bypass road. Mr Sun immediately notified the Phuket City Police after being contacted by his bank. The case is now under investigation. I would like my situation to be a lesson for other tourists. I have three other Chinese friends vacationing in Phuket who have also been skimmed out of money. Together, we have lost a total of about 1 million baht, Mr Sun said. Please be aware of skimmer gangs, they are in Phuket. Mr Suns warning comes one month after police called on tourists and Phuket residents to bring scam artists to justice (story here). Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Russian-withdrawal-Chinese-tourist-scammed-of-B400000/28997 - Kritsada Mueanhawong -- Phuket Gazette 2014-03-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post laislica Posted March 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2014 Not good news for tourists intending to travel to Thailand. He has three other tourist friends that have been skimmed. The penalties should be increased massively for this type of fraud. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted March 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2014 Even at the atms attached to the local banks, I check thoroughly. A slight tap to the card reader to see if it is stuck on or not. Only takes a second to test it. A quick look above the atm looking for cams. These skimmers will never stop. Need to get used to it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, could have been skimmed at the mentioned ATM at the outlet mall. But could also have happened anywhere, including his hometown. Sometimes it takes months before skimmers actually withdraw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrock212 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Touch screens, which are becoming increasingly common, are one solution to this problem.... unless they devise a transparent overlay of some kind. Edited March 31, 2014 by adrock212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkungbank Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Russia doing bad things not locals , kidnapping, scammed card in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentbkk Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Russia doing bad things not locals , kidnapping, scammed card in Pattaya. I beg your pardon ??????????????????????????????????? what about Jet ski scams ? corruption ? etc ...etc ...all done by "locals" ..... do you read the news paper some time ? if not please do .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JetsetBkk Posted March 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2014 Who cares about the 400,000? What about the bloke in the background hanging from the ceiling? 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, could have been skimmed at the mentioned ATM at the outlet mall. But could also have happened anywhere, including his hometown. Sometimes it takes months before skimmers actually withdraw. Yes ....and his friends also ? Think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconutbar Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Russia has officially moved into phuket. I was at the HKT on the other day there was that many ruskys about you'd think they were given out free vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustento Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Who cares about the 400,000? What about the bloke in the background hanging from the ceiling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Russia doing bad things not locals , kidnapping, scammed card in Pattaya. I beg your pardon ??????????????????????????????????? what about Jet ski scams ? corruption ? etc ...etc ...all done by "locals" ..... do you read the news paper some time ? if not please do .. Do you? Russian gangster's appear to have kidnapped a fellow countryman, murdered and tortured him; having tried to kill his gf whilst attempting to extort money. This case, drunk Russians causing damage to temple and other property etc etc. Now this, on top of previous similar scams, Not all crime carried out by Russians for sure; and they aren't the only nationality that has a problem with some of its nationals drinking too much. But, they are certainly raising their profile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 data readed, pin recorded = sold = printed to new plastic = withdrawed i.e. online items / ATMsPlease before give your card to ATM machine please check by your hands keyboard and card reader, also look for strange things around screen, dnt use stand alone ATMs in dark areas, the rules are simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvolak Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Who cares about the 400,000? What about the bloke in the background hanging from the ceiling? By the looks of it I do not think his wife knows he is in Phuket. Helmet and ducking the head? Why not just get out of the room when they get the camera out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulDee Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Who cares about the 400,000? What about the bloke in the background hanging from the ceiling? It's been five minute since I read that and I'm still laughing. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denby45 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Whilst on holiday, you don't always have your wits about you e.g. drinking spree's with friends etc. and at that time you may let your guard down. I find it is best to have 2 separate accounts. One which is connected to the debit/ATM card which you keep only small money for day to day activities. The other on you keep your big cash. Any time you need money you go online and top up your ATM account from the big money account. Easy really and it means you don't have to be constantly worrying and on edge and thinking about these type of scammers. Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrev Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I find it is best to have 2 separate accounts. One which is connected to the debit/ATM card which you keep only small money for day to day activities. The other on you keep your big cash. Any time you need money you go online and top up your ATM account from the big money account. Easy really and it means you don't have to be constantly worrying and on edge and thinking about these type of scammers. Den Only way to go plus set a daily limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 When will the banks start using credit cards with micro-chips, or 3-D secure credit cards, where you will need to receive a code on your mobile phone, before you´can use your credit card. The tools to solve the problem exsists, but where is the will to do anything?? Thailand may be the most expensive country in the world to travel to, if you add all the money, that an average tourist will lose, due to various scams during the stay.Don´t expect the bib to do anything about this problem (or any other problem), so you better stop using credit cards for money withdrawal in ATM machines in Thailand. Personally I always transfer money to a debet card, every time I need to withdraw any money and don´t carry more money on me, than I can afford to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanystoyz Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The ring leader is in Bangkok near NANA. Yes he is Russian too. But the thing on the skimmers is this they have to be close to atm that there skimming from. So if you see some Russian <removed> nearby with lap top don't use ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I find it is best to have 2 separate accounts. One which is connected to the debit/ATM card which you keep only small money for day to day activities. The other on you keep your big cash. Any time you need money you go online and top up your ATM account from the big money account. Easy really and it means you don't have to be constantly worrying and on edge and thinking about these type of scammers. Den Only way to go plus set a daily limit Plus sign up for the SMS notifications when money leaves your account, or is deposited - 10 baht per month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Plus sign up for the SMS notifications when money leaves your account, or is deposited - 10 baht per month. That is the best 10 baht you can spend. Think it's 100 baht for the year. Personally I handed bank my bank card when I was skimmed. My wife pays for the above service on her card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namatjira Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 and if you use an atm attached to a bank, the bank staff can access the camera, and access your card if it should get eaten....stand alone atms can not be accessed by the bank without police report.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The ring leader is in Bangkok near NANA. Yes he is Russian too. But the thing on the skimmers is this they have to be close to atm that there skimming from. So if you see some Russian <removed> nearby with lap top don't use ATM. If you have info kindly inform the authorities...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Used an ATM in Chiang Mai...next to a 7/11...then a few weeks later...cash withdrawals from the Ukraine started showing up...lost a few hundred dollars...could have been much more...bank reimbursed me...now will only use ATM in banks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Why the Russians are now terrorizing Phuket? The reason is simple. They are now in Phuket having good time is because the ever loving Thai police is collaborating with them. Enough said! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Russia doing bad things not locals , kidnapping, scammed card in Pattaya. I beg your pardon ??????????????????????????????????? what about Jet ski scams ? corruption ? etc ...etc ...all done by "locals" ..... do you read the news paper some time ? if not please do .. Do you? Russian gangster's appear to have kidnapped a fellow countryman, murdered and tortured him; having tried to kill his gf whilst attempting to extort money. This case, drunk Russians causing damage to temple and other property etc etc. Now this, on top of previous similar scams, Not all crime carried out by Russians for sure; and they aren't the only nationality that has a problem with some of its nationals drinking too much. But, they are certainly raising their profile. The Royal Thai Police are sleepwalking into a situation where the Russians will become untouchable. The level of violence they are prepared to use to get what they want is a whole world away from what the Thais understand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanlic Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Who cares about the 400,000? What about the bloke in the background hanging from the ceiling? Post of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <removed> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindside Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Who cares about the 400,000? What about the bloke in the background hanging from the ceiling? It's been five minute since I read that and I'm still laughing. Perfect! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcopops Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 They skimmed a whole region off Ukraine! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loles Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 So the russkies earn well in Phuket. Here they go, the quality tourists anyway they will spend (quickly) all the stolen money in TH, so for the TH economy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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