Bangkok, July 9- Cyber police clarify the progress of the case. Impersonating an airline staff member Thai Lion Air gives away free air tickets in high season, over 100 victims found, damage over 150 million baht
He said that many victims were sent short messages (SMS) to their mobile phones by scammers. Impersonating a staff member of Thai Lion Air with a message in the manner that “Thank you for using the service continuously. You get 1 free flight” by clicking the link attached to the message to add friends through the LINE application. Using an account named "Lion Air Group", then the staff will call the victim to inform him that he is lucky to receive a plane ticket from Don Mueang - Chiang Mai. and deceiving them to install fake applications through the websites of such fraudulent airlines. When the victim believes in installing such applications Scammers are required to enter personal information and set up a 6-digit PIN, as well as grant applications access to sensitive data. Most of the victims enter a PIN code that is the same as the bank's transaction code. Allows criminals to connect to the system to control the mobile phone of the victim. and quickly transfer money from all the victim's bank accounts to the prepared horse account
Later, the investigating officer received a complaint from the victim. and conduct investigations and collect relevant evidence Approval of the Court to issue an arrest warrant for the accused on charges of “jointly defrauding the public by identifying themselves as another person, dishonestly or by deceit import into computer system which distorted computer data or forgery, whether in whole or in part, or false computer data in a way that is likely to cause damage to the public and launder money.” Then, around the beginning of March 2023, operations under the “Operation of Lion Air” led by Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimol, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police, Pol. Lt. Gen. Worawat Wat Nakornbancha, Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Embassy, Pol Maj-Gen Thitawat Suriyachai, Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Embassy 4, and police officers from Royal Thai Embassy 4 raided a money changer in the district. .Mae Sot Province Tak because there is a financial connection as both a horse account opener and financial financing groups or Poi Kuan Able to arrest 4 accused with seizure of intermediate items taken to investigators to prosecute according to the law. After that, investigating, tracking, arresting 1 more accused, 1 is on the run until the investigator has concluded the investigation report and has an opinion that the 6 accused have been prosecuted and presented to the prosecutor for further legal consideration.
According to the government policy by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense given importance And there is concern for people from the dangers of fraud through social media channels. Especially impersonating various agencies. tricking people into installing fake apps to take people's property AoE damage by instructing relevant agencies to conduct investigations and crackdowns on wrongdoing Continuously and earnestly enforce laws in order to implement government policies. and solving technological crimes Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat, the police chief, and Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimol, deputy police chief, who are responsible for the prevention and suppression work. instructed to Pol. Lt. Gen. Worawat Wat Nakhon Bancha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Embassy and related agencies Expedite the investigation Extend the search results for good links Suppress and arrest perpetrators involved in all forms of technological crimes. Focus on public relations to create awareness among the public not to fall victim to fraudsters.
A spokesman for the FAA said that in the past, the FAA has accelerated the process of mobilizing and arresting offenders. Accelerate the investigation and collection of evidence. with discretion and conciseness Including expanding the results to various stakeholders Warn the public to beware of such deception. or when you receive a short message (SMS) attached to a link claiming to be from various agencies Let's check carefully first. Don't be fooled just because the message is sent to the same inbox as the real agency. Because criminals can forge the name of the sender. At present, all banks have canceled sending short messages (SMS) with links to people. If you receive any message can definitely be believed to be a fraud And no matter what form of fraudsters come in Always be careful and sensible. If you see a short message (SMS) attached to a link in such a way, you should alert someone close to you. and that agency Let's help check immediately. to reduce being a victim of crooks
In this regard, please publicize the prevention guidelines as follows:
Do not click links attached to short messages (SMS) or click links to install applications. because it may be intercepting information or the embedding of malware by crooks Especially those that come with messages of a privileged, rewarding or promotional nature. Including messages in a shocking manner or worried, such as your information being leaked Unusual cell phone access
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an official from various agencies Ask for your first and last name. and telephone number to call back by informing that they will contact you back later
Please check first that it's from the airline. Or that agency is true or not, ask for relevant details to contact back. Or call to inquire directly through the call center number (Call Center) of that agency.
Beware of fake official lines By observing that certified accounts have a green shield symbol. or blue shield If it's a gray shield or no shield at all, it's a general account that hasn't been certified. Must verify well first. Criminals often bring the symbol of that organization. to impersonate to build credibility
not install program Or applications sent by others are strictly prohibited. even for known programs because it might be a fake application If you want to use it, you must install it through the App Store or Play Store only.
Unknown applications are not allowed to be installed. or potentially dangerous files, .Apk extension files, or malicious software.
Device access is not allowed. and control equipment or mobile phones are strictly prohibited
do not enter personal information Any financial information into such links or applications is strictly prohibited. Especially the 6-digit password that is the same as the application code of various banks.
If you believe that a fake application has been installed, immediately perform a Force Reset or force the device to restart. (Mostly press and hold the Power button with the volume up button) in the event of a freeze, no response. Or turn on airplane mode (Airplane Mode) or turn it off to cut off the signal so the phone can't connect to the internet. Remove the phone's SIM card or turn off the Wi-Fi Router.
Update your phone's operating system. or equipment to always be up-to-date
Do not access unsafe websites such as gambling websites, pornographic websites, etc. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency