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From hundreds of victims to millions,

this is the digital disasters of online threats,

driven by manipulative tactics designed to lull “victim” into false trust.

Can you escape this game?

*How to play: Click on the chat message you want to respond with.

From hundreds of victims

to millions,

this is the digital disasters of online threats,

driven by manipulative tactics

designed to lull “victim” into false trust.

Can you

escape this game?

*How to play: Click on the chat message you want to respond with.

Note: The activity above is just an example of how scammers may use deceptive tactics.

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Whether or not you’ve ever been a “victim” in this kind of test…

Between March 1, 2022 and July 31, 2025

A total of online scam cases were reported.

Whether or not you’ve ever been a
“victim”

in this kind of test…

Between March 1, 2022

and July 31, 2025

A total of online scam

cases were reported.

990,0

The total damage is

95,0

billion baht

*ข้อมูล : Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) ปี 2567

More than 86%

transferred money to scammers via e-banking.

More than 86%

transferred money to scammers via e-banking.

Another rising concern since 2023

Scams via SMS have increased by 10%

Yet the top method remains

Phone call scams.

Another rising concern

since 2023

Scams via SMS have

increased by 10%

Yet the top method remains

Phone call scams.

According to online crime reports as of March 2025

Product and service purchase scams still rank as the most common type

even though their financial damage is lower than investment-related scams.

According to online crime reports

as of May 2025

Product and service purchase scams

still rank as the most common type

even though their financial damage

is lower than investment-related scams.

Which scam do you get the most?

Which scam do you get the most ?

Scammer Poll

Introduction

Top 4

Scammer Targets

Most Common Scam Cases

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

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Pol. Capt. Pitchapong Somkul

“Scammers pose as government officials,
offering to help register for the 10,000-baht
digital wallet scheme—but it’s all a scam.”

Thailand ranks 9th worldwide in terms of total financial losses from scams

Average loss per victim is 37,548.70 THB

Thailand ranks 9th worldwide

in terms of total financial losses from scams

Average loss per victim is 37,548.70 THB

Estimated by GASA

Global impact scam losses in 2024 Rising to 33.3 trillion THB

Even though wealthier countries
show the higher average losses per victim

but…

developing countries

suffer more severe consequences.

Estimated by GASA

Global impact scam losses in 2024

Rising to 33.3 trillion THB

Even though wealthier countries

show the higher average losses per victim

but…

developing countries

suffer more severe consequences.

For example,

“Pakistan” lost up to 4.2% of its GDP to scammers.

In comparison, Fance reported loss of only 0.2% of GDP.

For example,

“Pakistan” lost up to

4.2% of its GDP to scammers.

In comparison,

Fance reported loss of

only 0.2% of GDP.

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Ironically, Many scammers are “victims” themselves.

According to the Council on Foreign Relations,
a large number of individuals

have been trafficked and forced to work
in scam operations,

especially along the Myanmar border.

Ironically,
Many scammers

are “victims” themselves.

According to the

Council on Foreign Relations,

a large number of individuals

have been trafficked and forced to work

in scam operations,

especially along the Myanmar border.

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Transnational Threats

Call Center Scam Bases Surround Thailand

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Transnational Threats

Call Center Scam Bases Surround Thailand

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Five Key Factors

Why Scam Syndicates Prefer to Operate Near the Thai Border

Source : Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), Royal Thai Police

However, the issue is not confined to Thailand’s neighboring countries.

Recent reports indicate that the network has expanded into ASEAN nations,

West Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and beyond.

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has identified

“West Africa”

as an emerging hub for these operations.

However,

the issue is not confined to Thailand’s neighboring countries.

Recent reports indicate that the network

has expanded into ASEAN nations,

West Africa, the Middle East,

Central America, and beyond.

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has identified

“West Africa”

as an emerging hub for these operations.

As of January 2025, there has been a rise in cases where Thai nationals are

deceived into scanning their faces to register “mule accounts.”

Each account fetches a bounty of

baht per person.

higher than typically paid for call center operators.

baht

As of January 2025,

there has been a rise in cases where Thai nationals are deceived into scanning their faces to register “mule accounts.”

Each account fetches a bounty of

baht pre person

higher than typically paid for call center operators.

baht

Meanwhile, a major crackdown on mule account operations revealed that most of the suspects

were “youths,”

with the youngest being just 15 years old.

Meanwhile,

a major crackdown on mule account operations

revealed that most of the suspects

were “youths,”

with the youngest being just 15 years old.

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Why are

youths targeted?

In addition, it was found that

some cases of “missing children”

were linked to recruitment into call center scam networks.

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Many Thai people protect themselves from scam calls

by not picking up unknown numbers or clicking on weird links.

But are these simple actions

really enough to stay safe?

Comprehensive Cybersecurity
Protection Guide

Stay ahead of every trick—don’t fall for scammers.

Many Thai people protect themselves

from scam calls

by not picking up unknown numbers

or clicking on weird links.

But are these simple actions

really enough to stay safe?

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Protection Guide

Stay ahead of every trick—don’t fall for scammers.

5 Ways to Outsmart “Fake Hotel Booking Scams”

5 Ways to Spot

“Fake Hotel Booking Websites”

1. Verify the credibility of the booking website or app.

2. Inspect page details—like name changes and creation dates.

3. Search the hotel name independently and confirm that the listed location matches the real address.

4. Be cautious with deposit requests via unreliable channels, such as a personal account; investigate thoroughly before proceeding.

5. Use official tools, like checkgon.com of the Cyber Police, to verify suspicious URLs, phone numbers, and account names linked to scams.

Scammers often create convincing fake websites or Facebook pages with multiple photos, reviews, and comments. But key red flags include unusually low prices, minimal deposits, excessive discounts, and requests to transfer money to personal accounts.

4 Ways to Outsmart Romance Scams

4 Ways to

Outsmart Romance Scams

1. Don’t trust strangers online.

2. Never transfer money without thorough verification.

3. Never share personal information with others.

4. Never send private photos to anyone.

Fraudsters often use photos of attractive, well-dressed individuals or people in uniform—such as soldiers, doctors, or business professionals—to approach victims who are single, living alone, or previously married (widowed or divorced).

They use sweet talk and emotional manipulation, claiming to have a respectable job, promising expensive gifts, or saying they or their family are ill, then tricking the victim into transferring money or investing in fake schemes.

4 Ways to Prevent Being Tricked into “Opening a Mule Account”

4 Ways to Prevent Being Tricked into

“Opening a Mule Account”

1. Never open a bank account on behalf of someone else.

2. Do not lend your bank account to others.

3. Regularly monitor your account activity. If you notice any irregularities, contact your bank immediately for advice and to suspend the account.

4. Regularly monitor your account activity. If you notice any irregularities, contact your bank immediately for advice and to suspend the account.

4 Ways to Spot “Fake Police Scams”

4 Ways to Spot

“Fake Police” Calls

1. They often contact victims via chat apps, LINE, or video calls, asking for personal information or tricking them into transferring money.

2.They may send official-looking documents through LINE, such as summonses, arrest warrants, or alleged money laundering reports.

3. Their uniforms are often incorrect or untidy, for example, missing proper insignia or rank badges.

4. Real police officers operate from official stations or within their jurisdiction—not from private locations or online platforms.

3 Ways to Avoid Fake Link Scams

3 Ways to

Avoid Fake Link Scams via SMS

1. Don’t click on links from unknown sources. Even fake SMS messages can sometimes appear in your regular inbox alongside legitimate ones.

2. Watch for suspicious text and URLs. Scam links often use lookalike characters—such as “0” instead of “O” or “rn” instead of “m”—and end with unfamiliar domains like .cc.

3. If in doubt, contact the organization directly to confirm whether they actually sent the SMS.

4 Ways to Avoid Online Shopping Scams

4 Ways to

Avoid Online Shopping Scams

1. Verify the seller’s Facebook name—it should match the bank account name used for payment.

2. Be cautious with reviews. Scammers may reuse, edit, or delete parts of others’ reviews to appear trustworthy. Always double-check.

3. Choose cash on delivery or meet in person to inspect the item before making payment.

4. Use the Cyber Police’s website checkgon.com to verify suspicious URLs, phone numbers, and account names linked to scams.

3 Ways to Avoid Fake Loan Apps

3 Ways to

Avoid Fake Loan Apps

1. Borrow only from trusted financial institutions that are officially verified. You can check through “Licensed Loan Apps” on the Bank of Thailand’s website: www.bot.or.th/th/license-loan.html

2. Download apps only from secure sources like official app stores. Never click on download links sent via SMS or email.

3. Read the loan terms carefully—including interest rates, repayment period, and total repayment amount. Most importantly, borrow only what you truly need and ensure you can afford the repayments.

4 Free Tools to Check Whether an Image Is Real or AI-generated

4 Free Tools to Check

Whether an Image Is Real or AI-generated

1. Illuminarty

2. AI or Not

3. Hive Moderation

4. Fake Image Detector

Simply upload an image, and the system will analyze it and provide a probability score indicating whether the image was generated by AI.

For best accuracy, it’s recommended to run the image through 2–3 different tools to cross-check the results.

3 Ways to Check Whether an Image is Original or Copied Using Google Lens

3 Ways to Check Whether

an Image is Original or Copied

Using Google Lens

1. Select or save the image you want to verify.

2. On a computer, right-click the image and select Google Lens, or visit lens.google. On mobile, press and hold the image, choose “Share externally,” and select Google Lens via the Google app.

3. Google Lens will display visually similar or identical images, along with source links and origin details. You can compare these to check for duplication. If no similar images appear, it’s likely the image wasn’t copied from elsewhere.

Introduction

What to do after being scammed ?

How to Respond When You’ve Been Scammed

How to

Respond When You’ve Been Scammed

Pol. Sub-Lt. Kansinee Sittichottipong

“Real police officers will never ask you to transfer money for verification.
They can coordinate directly with AMLO (Anti-Money Laundering Office)
to freeze and investigate the account.”