Bangkok, April 1 - cyber police warn Criminals may impersonate Government Lottery Office staff. tricked into installing fake applications

Colonel Krishna Phatthanacharoen, spokesman for the FAA public relations, warned the public. In the case of fraudsters, they may take advantage of impersonating government officials of the Government Lottery Office. deceive people to steal property or take personal information financial information for illegal gain

according to the Government Lottery Office announced through https://www.glo.or.th Discontinuation of the service of paying prizes in cash From April 1, 2023 onwards, prize winners can choose to receive prize money in 3 ways: 1. Transfer to any bank account. Except for amounts over 2,000,000 baht, transfers can only be made to accounts of the Government Savings Bank or the Bank for Agriculture and Cooperatives only. Government Lottery Office Branch by check payable to the name of the prize recipient 3. Receiving prize money with representatives of the Government Savings Bank, the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives and all branches of Krung Thai Bank.

Criminals may take advantage of such opportunities and seek ways to deceive and steal property. or take personal information public financial information take advantage unlawfully or lead to unlawful acts By pretending to be an official of the Government Lottery Office to create credibility Whether creating a fake website to look similar to the real website Create a fake Facebook page copying the content from the real page. Or send a link attached to a short message (SMS) or phone call to people. to add friends to add Line Tricks to install fake applications that implant malware and intercept data, etc.

A spokesman for the FAA added that Deception in such a form Cybercriminals take advantage of the organization's name change. Constantly adjusting the deceptive plot in accordance with activities or situation at that time But still use the original form of crime, which is to trick the victim into installing a fake application. Fraud for entering personal information Enter the financial transaction code. Therefore, access to the website or services on social media You should check carefully first. Don't be fooled just by pretending to be an agency officer. Impersonating the symbol of that agency or have a website name that you think is a real website and be careful when disclosing personal information financial information which crooks will take advantage of the opportunity to seek unlawful benefits Therefore, I would like to publicize how to avoid being deceived by fraudsters as follows:

1. Prize winners can only choose to receive prize money according to the announcement of the Government Lottery Office. If there is any other impersonation, it is assumed that it is definitely a scammer.

2. Printing the name of any agency to search the site It's not always safe. Should be more careful in observing the website name or observing the URL carefully and not be fooled by websites that shoot advertisements of fraudsters.

3. Fake websites have fewer website elements than real websites. Scammers only hope victims click a button or a pop-up to install a fake application.

4. Fake websites will not be able to click into the function. or click to go to other pages of the website

5. The real Facebook page must have an identity verification mark. If there is no mark, it is assumed that it is a fake page.

6. Real Facebook page Will participate in posting content, pictures or activities continuously, including having a number of followers that is not too small

7. Install applications through the App Store or Play Store only.

8. Do not fill out or disclose personal information. In particular, the 6-digit banking verification code should not be identical. and do not save the code in the said mobile phone

10. Always update your antivirus program (Anti-Virus) and your phone's operating system.

11. Always keep up with government news. If you have any questions, you can ask the information center. and stories of sorrow The Government Lottery Office number 02-528-9999 or https://www.glo.or.th

12. Alert and disseminate to close people or others to reduce the chance of becoming a victim of fraud.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency