Scam
Scam-related news in Thailand, including fraud cases, cybercrime, and financial scams.
- World News
Cambodia pushes back against ‘Scambodia’ label in US media
Cambodia protested against the use of the term “Scambodia” in a…
- Pattaya News
Indian tourists lose US$900 in Pattaya exchange scam
Two Indian tourists were allegedly robbed of US$900 (about 28,000…
- Bangkok News
Thai victim loses 25,000 baht after falling for Saddam fortune scam
A Thai man lost 25,000 baht after a scammer persuaded…
- Crime News
Actor files complaint after AI porn clip posing as him is sold online
A Thai film actor, along with a well-known director, filed…
- Central Thailand News
Chicken rice shop left with 100 boxes after customer refuses delivery
A chicken rice shop in Chachoengsao gave away dozens of…
- Thailand News
Russian and Thai suspects held over alleged mule-account scam
Yesterday, February 23, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched an…
- Thailand News
Woman arrested in Bangkok over Phuket crypto investment scam
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) today, February 20, arrested a…
- Pattaya News
Chinese man arrested for scamming Pattaya student out of 1.9 million baht
Pattaya police arrested a Malaysian-born Chinese man for swindling more…
- Thailand News
Thai woman says friend claims her baby to scam over 1 million baht
A Thai woman issued a public warning after her close…
- Thailand News
Retired soldier left with 30 baht after wife tricked by loan scam
A retired soldier was in tears at a police station…
- Crime News
Police dismantle call centre scam network, arrest 10 suspects
Thai police have dismantled a transnational call centre scam network…
- Crime News
Authorities prepare return of 46 million baht to scam victims
Thai authorities are preparing to return more than 46 million…
- Pattaya News
British man and Thai women arrested over 300m baht investment scam
A British national and five Thai women have been detained…
- Thailand News
Thai travellers targeted in rising visa scam wave, VFS warns
As outbound travel from Thailand continues to climb, travellers are…
- Thailand News
Family of 16 stranded in China after paying 700,000 baht to scam travel agency
A family of 16 fell victim to a travel agency…
- Thailand News
CIB nabs 20 year old man in Bangkok for major mule account fraud
A young man was arrested yesterday, January 20, in Bangkok…
- Thailand News
SHIELD system unveiled at Thai-led trafficking talks with 18 nations
Thai police have intensified international efforts against human trafficking and…
- Thailand News
Mobile grocery scandal: woman arrested in 300 baht fraud case
The mobile grocery trade has been thrown into turmoil following…
- Thailand News
Thai woman alleges forced labour after scam led her to Cambodia
A Thai woman has reported to police that she was…
- Thailand News
New fraud center compound found in Cambodia, 50 km from Poipet
Authorities have identified a new large-scale scam compound operating in…
- Crime News
Three Chinese nationals arrested with 8,600 SIM cards after illegal entry
Thai authorities have arrested three Chinese nationals for illegally entering…
- Crime News
Pattaya bank account scam: Chinese suspects arrested
Police in Pattaya have rescued an 18-year-old victim who was…
- Crime News
2nd Army Area raids scammer hideout, uncovers scripted fraud operations targeting multiple countries
The 2nd Army Area has raided a large scammer hideout…
- Thailand News
‘Grab’ driver demands extra fare over traffic jam
A man allegedly posing as a Grab driver is under…
- World News
Malaysia thanks Thailand for role in repatriation of online scam victims
Malaysia has formally thanked Thailand for its coordination and assistance…
- Thailand News
Thailand, China, and Myanmar inspect destroyed scam centres
Officials from Thailand, China, and Myanmar conducted a joint inspection…
- Thailand News
Thai man tricked in fake money laundering case, rescued in nick of time
An elderly Thai man in Chiang Mai narrowly avoided being…
- Thailand News
Woman scammed into shaving head in fake hair-buying scheme
A woman was left devastated after being tricked into shaving…
- Thailand News
Thai police arrest six over scam falsely claiming Trump’s backing
Thai police have taken into custody six individuals accused of…
- Thailand News
Bangkok hospital faces backlash over unfulfilled health packages
A group of over 30 individuals has reportedly been left…
- Central Thailand News
Ratchaburi vendors shun co-pay scheme over scam fears
Several vendors in Ratchaburi, central Thailand, are refusing to join…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya performers scammed as organisers vanish with 430k
A comedy troupe and musicians were left high and dry…
