Scammers

Verify Scammers

AI-generated content of Nattaphong Ruengpanyawut and Dhanin Chearavanont linked to fraudulent investment link

Thai PBS Verify has discovered a suspicious news article: Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, allegedly speaks against Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont in a famous news program, while promoting an automated income-generating investment link. However, the featured imagery is found to be an AI deepfake. Meanwhile, Mr. Dhanin’s CP Group has come forward to confirm that the report is entirely fake, adding that legal action is currently underway against those involved.

May 21, 2026 | Science & Tech

Scam Alert! Social Media Page Claiming to Be Famous Krabi Hotel Was Found Fake

A fraudulent page was found on social media, aiming to deceive victims into booking rooms and transferring money. Meanwhile, the hotel itself — Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi — has warned the public to always verify the account name before making any reservation payment.

Feb 3, 2026 | Science & Tech

Rumor Alert! The 10,000-baht digital wallet giveaway is actually a fake-news page created to lure people into clicking on gambling websites.

Thai PBS Verify has fact-checked a TikTok clip claiming that the government will distribute a 10,000-baht digital wallet between November and December 2025. The investigation found that the footage had been edited with a well-known news program’s logo and overlaid with a narration to make it look like a real news report, along with comments luring viewers to gambling websites — clearly identifying it as false information.

Nov 12, 2025 | Politics

Article Scammers

Analysis

From a Hundred-Baht Mattress to Millions in Losses. Unpacking Lessons from Spread “Money Transfer Task” Scams.

Complaints from victims continue to occur constantly in the digital age. Most recently, a consumer ordered a mattress through a Facebook page that looked credible, but it turned out to be the starting point of losing over 1 million Baht. This incident reflects that "online threats" no longer come in the same old forms, but have developed to be more seamless and complex.

Jul 31, 2026

Editor's talk

Why are children increasingly targeted by scammers?

According to 2025 statistics from the Royal Thai Police and the Mirror Foundation, there has been a concerning increase in children and youths being lured into cybercrime networks and scam call center operations in neighboring countries.

Mar 9, 2026

How to

Warning! Fraudsters Lure Victims with Fake “Product Promotion” Jobs

Behind simple tasks lies a scam that will drain your bank account.

Feb 5, 2026

How to

When emotional Chinese short dramas hide scam risks

It is undeniable that in recent years, Chinese short dramas, or ’duanju’ have rapidly gained popularity in Thailand.

Feb 1, 2026

How to

Discover the Four Emotions Scammers Use to Deceive Victims

Since the increase in call-center scams, which intensified around 2019 during the COVID-19 outbreak, scammers have not only adopted increasingly advanced technologies but also employed psychological tactics, particularly manipulating victims' emotions as a core strategy for deception.

Mar 27, 2025

Spot fake news? Ask us!