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“Karam” reminds people to be careful. Don’t believe in scammers.

House of Representatives, "Karam" reminds people to be careful not to fall for scammers who invite and persuade them by various methods. Found results of online reports in May 2024, causing damages of more than 3,000 million baht, averaging more than 100 million baht per day. Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Reveal the results of the online notification via https://www.thaipoliceonline.com From 1-31 May 2024, a total of 35,562 matters, total damage value 3,479 million baht, average 112 million baht per day. The results of seizing 40,186 accounts, the total amount requested for sequestration was 3,614 million baht, the total amount of sequestration was 385 million baht. For the types of online cases that are reported the most, the top 5 are as follows: 1. Fraudulent trading of goods or services. (Not a process) Damage value 166 million baht 2. Tricked into transferring money to work to earn extra income. The damage value is 596 million baht. 3. Deceived into lendi ng money. The damage value is 142 million baht. 4. Deceived into investing through the computer system. The damage value is 1,315 million baht and 5. Deceived into transferring money to receive prizes or other purposes. Damage value 235 million baht 'I admit that at this time there are still people who are being tricked into falling prey to scammers. We ask people to be careful not to trust scammers who invite and persuade them through various methods. If you are tricked, you can report it online at https://www.thaipoliceonline.com Or inquire at number 1441 or 08 1866 3000,' Mr. Karom emphasized. Source: Thai News Agency