Thai PBS Verify has gathered information about the new lieutenants of the “Poipet Company” scammer—a call-center gang that disguises themselves as police officers. Four new members, purporting to be officers from Mae Jo Police Station in Chiang Mai Province, have recently joined the group. Their targets mainly include victims in the northeastern, central, and southern regions of Thailand. People are advised to remember their faces to avoid falling victim to their scams.
Thai PBS Verify issues a warning after discovering clues about the increase in new leaders of the “Poipet Company.” Recently, the public has reported tips to the Mae Jo Police Station page in Chiang Mai Province and the Muang Bueng Kan Police Station page in Bueng Kan Province. There have been four new members added to the “Poipet Company” scammer gang.
Muang Bueng Kan Police Station has issued a warning regarding the issue
The first new “lieutenant” of the “Poipet Company” was discovered through a warning post from a citizen who managed to record a video of this scammer. He falsely claimed to be a police officer from Muang Bueng Kan Police Station, Bueng Kan Province, alleging that the victim was involved in illegal transactions. The scammer then instructed the victim to add him on the Line Application to formally report the charges.
The victim realized the scam and recorded a video of the perpetrator to post as a warning. She mentioned, “The content came running to me without me having to chase after it, officer in disguise.” She humorously tagged it with #ตำรวจแต่ง (#OfficerInDisguise) and#ตำรวจแต่งสภ.เมืองบึงกาฬ (#OfficerInDisguiseMuangBuengKanPolice) followed by laughter (hahaha). (Recorded Link)
A Clip from Yosita Diprati’s Facebook
Three “Lieutenants” of Mae Jo Police Station page in Chiang Mai Province.
For another three new “lieutenants,” they were reported to Mae Jo Police Station page in Chiang Mai Province. A warning was posted on the page stating:
Warning Alert! Scammers are impersonating Mae Jo Police officers, making phone calls to trick people into transferring money or revealing personal information. If you receive calls from the following numbers, DO NOT trust them!
094-467-5240
082-417-2340
081-661-3596
081-560-0809
082-717-6208
094-813-7647
083-105-0323
082-362-9377
099-321-5368
065-576-8978
095-318-9639
099-274-7537
⚠️ How to Protect Yourself ⚠️
✅ Stay calm; do not panic or be intimidated by threats.
✅ Never share personal information or transfer money to anyone.
✅Verify the facts with Mae Jo Police Station (053-353-948) or the police hotline, 191
📌 Please share this post to warn others! Scammers can appear in many forms—never fall for their tricks!
Mae Jo Police Station reported receiving warnings from citizens about 12 phone numbers linked to scammers. Various types of fraudulent schemes have been identified, including:
- Claiming involvement in forgery of official documents.
- Using logos of government agencies, such as the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) or the courts.
- Using phrases such as “Highly Confidential” or “Most Urgent” to appear credible and instill panic in their victims.
- Forging signatures and official stamps.
2. Claiming involvement in criminal cases.
- Claiming that the victim’s name is linked to money laundering or serious criminal cases.
- Claiming that the victims must undergo an asset inspection or cooperate with authorities.
- Falsely claiming to be officials from government agencies:
- Calling victims and pretending to be representatives from the headquarters of a prominent telecommunications company or a government agency.
- Claiming that there has been a data breach:
- Deceiving victims by alleging that their personal information has been used in illegal activities, such as connecting mobile boxes to receive signals from abroad or making fraudulent calls to others.
Additionally, it was noted that scammers often target victims in the Northeastern, Central, and Southern regions to create difficulties for them in traveling to police stations or to prevent nearby victims from verifying the claims in person.
The scammers constantly change their background stories.
It has been found that there have been updates to the background setups used by scammers. Recently, office supplies have been added to the scenes, alongside logos of the Royal Thai Police. In season 2, the background color has been changed to “dark red”, since the public warnings issued in Season 1 identified that the scammers used a white background. Therefore, there have been continuous adjustments to the setups. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) believes that the warnings issued to the public have also reached the scam groups, prompting them to constantly modify their methods.
Real police officers will never do these three things! ⚠️
- Falsely claim to be police officers
Call-center gangs often impersonate police officers, claiming that someone has committed an offense or is implicated in a case. They use fake police ID cards and agency names to trick victims into believing them.
- Send fake ID cards via applications
Scammers will send images of fake police ID cards via LINE or other apps convenient for the victim, aiming to convince the victim that they are real officers. They may also threaten legal action or arrest if the victim fails to comply. - Trick victims into transferring money
Once the victim falls for the scam, the call-center gang often asks the victim to isolate themselves, claiming the matter is confidential, and urges them to transfer money to a specified account or provide financial details to avoid asset confiscation or arrest.
⚠️ How to Protect Yourself from Call-Center Scams ⚠️
✅ If you receive a call claiming to be from the police, stay calm and ask about suspicious information, such as the agency, position, and callback number.
✅ Verify the rank, name, surname, and position of the police officer being impersonated directly with the police station or agency whose name has been falsely claimed. Confirm whether the officer truly exists and is performing the duties as claimed. You can look up police station contact numbers on the Royal Thai Police website at https://www.royalthaipolice.go.th/station.php.
✅ Do not believe ID cards sent via applications since ID cards can be easily forged.
✅ Do not transfer money or provide personal information, such as bank account numbers or ID card numbers, unless you’re absolutely certain the person is a legitimate officer.
✅ Request a formal summons in writing, sent directly to your address only.
✅ If you suspect fraud or receive suspicious contacts, report to your local police station or call 1599 immediately for verification.
✅ Being cautious and not falling for threats from call-center gangs is a crucial method of protecting yourself from these scammers.
✅ Hang up immediately, even if the person on the line claims to know your personal information. Remember, your private information may have already fallen into the hands of scammers, so do not believe them. Just hang up.
If you encounter scams or situations where someone impersonates police officers, capture screenshots or record videos during the conversation. Submit this evidence as a tip via the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Facebook page to aid investigations and arrests. Alternatively, send your information to the Thai PBS Verify Facebook page to help warn others by sharing images of these scammers and prevent further victims.
For issues related to online scams, you can contact the AOC Center at 1441 for consultations, tips, or assistance in resolving online threats. The center operates 24/7.
📌 Read more news about “Poipet Company” here:
Warning for “Poipet Company’ Season 2 featuring new female leaders: https://www.thaipbs.or.th/now/content/2286
Penalties and insights into “Poipet Company”: https://www.thaipbs.or.th/now/content/2311
New members introduced in “Poipet Company”: https://www.thaipbs.or.th/now/content/2386
