Bangkok, July 16-TCSD reveals statistics on online crime cases in which Thais are the top 5 victims, together with assessing the situation in the second half of the year 66, recommending preventive measures.
Col. Siriwat Deephor, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of TCSD, as spokesperson of the Central Investigation Bureau, said that from the statistics of the Online Complaint Administration Center National Police Agency From March 1, 2022 to June 28, 2023, it was found that the statistics of online crime cases in which Thai people were the top 5 victims were:
1. Deceiving goods or services, 108,383 times
2. Deceiving money transfer for work, 38,669 times
3. Deceiving to borrow money, 35,121 times
4. Deceiving investment via computer system, 23,545 times
5. Threatening by phone (Call Center) 21,482 times
The online case that has the highest damage value is "tricked into investing through a computer system" with a total damage value of over "11,500 million baht".
Central Bureau of Investigation by Technology Crime Suppression Division Predict that the online crime situation in the second half of 2023 is unlikely to change from the first half, especially the top 5 cases mentioned above. But crooks may adjust the method. The important thing is to increase access to more victims, such as sending short messages (SMS.), Phone calls to victims. propaganda through various social media
So I would like to warn the people. Stay up to date on online scam schemes. and how to protect yourself regularly Because criminal groups tend to evolve and change their form of deception all the time. Here are some basic ways to protect yourself from online threats in the following ways:
1. A method that may be the most extreme, but the most effective. Is always thinking that everyone online who doesn't know who they really are may be a bad person. always ready to deceive us Must not be fooled by clicking links, transferring money or sending personal document information. Inappropriate images or clips of yourself on all social media channels.
2. Don't be obsessed with what you see online. No matter who asks to be friends Will there be a profile picture, beautiful, handsome, rich or like us? because it may not be true Or as a picture or image that can be created
3. The money is in our account. As long as it's still our money until we transfer it to another person So don't be fooled by money transfers to people who claim to check the money in their accounts. Or transfer money to various stores without checking the destination account information first
4. Links on the website Or links that send messages to us through various channels must be careful. and check before you click the link or install the application every time whether such links or applications really belong to the agency, organization or company as they claim to be or not;
5. Investment solicitation or an invitation to attend an online seminar In the manner of claiming to be a life coach, Ajarn Guru who recommends investment channels that can receive high returns. in a short time Always be careful and check the information first. Because it is less likely that there will be someone who takes the time to persuade us. without any benefit from us In addition, fraudsters also fake investment websites to look very realistic, for example, with investment statistics graphs. showing profits, losses, etc. until the victim understands that it is a real investment website and transfer money to invest
6. Don't believe in news without reference evidence. Because nowadays, fake news can be created at the fingertips by using people or technology (AI) to create it. Which the people can check the accuracy of various news at www.antifakenewscenter.com or the main website of various reliable news agencies
If the people can do as mentioned above. It will cut the chance that you will be a victim of criminals. that fraudulently exploit online and if any of the people damaged or witnessing fraudulent actions online Complaints can be reported at the local police station. or report online by yourself at the website https://www.thaipoliceonline.com available 24 hours a day.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency