webfact Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Fake Foreign Lovers, Including ‘David Cameron,’ Scam Women for 29M BahtBy Teeranai CharuvastraStaff ReporterA fake passport purportedly used by one of the scammers as posted to the 'Thai Anti Scam' page on Facebook. Photo: Thai Anti Scam / FacebookBANGKOK — A Thai woman who lost 23 million baht is among victims fleeced by online scammers who posed as foreign lovers, including one said to have used a photograph of British Prime Minister David Cameron.Pornnapat Chartphuek, administrator of a Facebook page called Thai Anti-Scam, filed a police complaint on behalf of the victims yesterday claiming they had lost a total of 29 million baht to scammers, including one woman who gave 23 million baht to a man posing as a romantic interest online.“These days, 15-20 victims complained to my page each day,” Pornnapat told police at the Crime Suppression Division. “Most of the scammers are Nigerians. They use Facebook and chat applications to befriend the victims. They used photos of good-looking farangs or foreign politicians, like David Cameron, the British Prime Minister.”Pornnapat’s Facebook page is dedicated to raising awareness about the scams, reports of which have become increasingly common, among Thai women and taking legal action on behalf of victims. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1446094688 -- Khaosod English 2015-10-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's just some guys who are trying to get even for those Thai women who did it to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 “Most of the scammers are Nigerians. They use Facebook and chat applications to befriend the victims. They used photos of good-looking farangs or foreign politicians, like David Cameron, the British Prime Minister.” Scotland should have got it's own government during the recent referendum. Only fair seeing as England has got itself a Nigerian Prime Minister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Where do I sign up,scammed one woman for 23 million baht. That's 424,000 pounds at today's exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's just some guys who are trying to get even for those Thai women who did it to them. ---------------------------------------- As the saying goes, "There is a sucker born every minute"......and apparently some of them are female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's all gossip and innuendos, no real reliable data exist out there to attest to the shonky deeds of the alleged conmen, however these pages are filled with rue stories of many farangs who were done over well and proper by local "ladies" and left with not a pot to piss in..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy50 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nigeria and Thailand, the two biggest scamming nations on earth. Might as well just leave them to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brennan Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thais complaining they got ripped off by a westerner? Thats a turn-around. Bite not lest you be bitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 More scams! Not surprising. Thailand has asked that scamming be recognised as an olympic event in the next summer olympics feeling confident that they could easily win the gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubby johnson Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 A Thai woman sends 23 million Baht to some dude on the internet hiding behind a photo. I want in on this scam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul888 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Am I the only one slightly impressed by anybody who can actually get money out of a Thai? Most of them seem pained to give you change when you pay with a bigger note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 No head and shoulders passport photo, instead, an angled body shot... yet someone still fell for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Stupid is as stupid does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 First things FIRST Even Thais can figure out that passport photos are not allowed to be half body as this one is? just face? clearly looking STRAIGHT onwards? Andy Joe? could only have been a Thai coming up with two first names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 “Most of the scammers are Nigerians. They use Facebook and chat applications to befriend the victims. They used photos of good-looking farangs or foreign politicians, like David Cameron, the British Prime Minister.” Scotland should have got it's own government during the recent referendum. Only fair seeing as England has got itself a Nigerian Prime Minister. England doesn't have it's own Prime Minister. Great Britain does though. The quote didn't say that Cameron was a Nigerian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's all gossip and innuendos, no real reliable data exist out there to attest to the shonky deeds of the alleged conmen, however these pages are filled with rue stories of many farangs who were done over well and proper by local "ladies" and left with not a pot to piss in..... Apparently not gossip and plenty of real evidence, the documented evidence has been given to the Crime Suppression Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 For that kinda cash I wouldnt scam em...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsw53 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 How did she manage to amass 23m baht and not know that ANY passport is face only ? If there are any other ladies out there with excess currency that they feel the need to unburden themselves of, feel free to contact me for my passport details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 First things FIRST Even Thais can figure out that passport photos are not allowed to be half body as this one is? just face? clearly looking STRAIGHT onwards? Andy Joe? could only have been a Thai coming up with two first names First things first, not all Thais have passports so it's illogical to assume that they should know anything much about them particularly the specific requirements the photo has to meet. Secondly, it's more likely to be a Nigerian that came up with the name, they're trying to scam Thais remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchurch259 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Or a window to throw it out of !!, To complete the quote. It's all gossip and innuendos, no real reliable data exist out there to attest to the shonky deeds of the alleged conmen, however these pages are filled with rue stories of many farangs who were done over well and proper by local "ladies" and left with not a pot to piss in..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchurch259 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I have only been here 12 years, but have never met a Thai Lady with 23M THB, "Guess I have friends in low places" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The string of numbers on the bottom of the passport are clearly incorrect having regard to the information contained alongside the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4UCorsair Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Where do I find the one who parted with B23M?? She sounds like a real sucker, but more likely a real liar. A woman with that sort of money doesn't part with it so easily. Even if she's butt ugly she can get laid for a LOT less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Are we really and truly expected to believe a Thai woman would simply give away 23 million baht to a total stranger. From where is she from? And what does she do? She certainly is NOT a business woman. This is sensationalism at its finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckizuchinni Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's all gossip and innuendos, no real reliable data exist out there to attest to the shonky deeds of the alleged conmen, however these pages are filled with rue stories of many farangs who were done over well and proper by local "ladies" and left with not a pot to piss in..... It does happen. I was asked to convince a woman that her Scottish beau was in fact a scammer. It was all the same. He'd sent a computer, jewelry, and an engagement ring that was being held by Thai customs. All she had to do was pay something like 70,000 baht to clear it. There was even a phone number which was answered by a Thai woman claiming to work for customs. The woman was royally angry and my wife and me for insisting that her Scottish prince was probably African, given the English used in his emails. In the end, she did not send the money, but it was a close call. And it took her six months before she would talk to my wife again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's just some guys who are trying to get even for those Thai women who did it to them. ---------------------------------------- As the saying goes, "There is a sucker born every minute"......and apparently some of them are female. They even have their own bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckizuchinni Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 A post was removed for insulting another poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 This is not right of course but this scam has been going on for years and it happens everywhere. One of the downfalls of social media with conmen praying on the innocent or even vulnerable. Nothing can be done to get the money back of course, its gone and so are the scammers, although 23 million baht is a lot of money how much would the Thai police invest in doing and International investigation? i suspect nothing at all. Also, what about the people who are fraudulently scammed out of their money here in Thailand? There are many stories, these would be easier to resolve and yet nothing ever happens. In short, dont hold your breath, the RTP are about as useful as a carpet fitters ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhood Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 If its true a thai women send 23 million bath to some one she not know she is one of the most stupid thai women: i learned in Thailand it's just the opposite way: stupid western guys are ripped of by Thai women (please don't name them LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!) thanks to see it can to the other way round as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Do they have to say 'farang' in formal print media? Yeesh! It just looks really ghetto when they translate everything to English, but leave that word in tact. Edited October 29, 2015 by eldragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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