Online scams targeting smaller victims on the risePol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej (file photo)The Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) recorded 7,366 online crime cases over the past week, with losses exceeding 407 million baht, as authorities warned of a shift towards smaller individual targets and a rise in job-related scams. Total losses stood at 407.98 million baht, although overall damage declined by about 94 million baht. He said the increase in cases, alongside lower total losses, suggests scammers are targeting more victims for smaller amounts, as authorities become more adept at intercepting large transfers through faster account freezes. Notably, online job scams generated the highest total losses for the first time during the reporting period. Authorities also intervened in 30 cases, helping 47 victims avoid 6.27 million baht in losses.

Source: Bangkok Post April 06, 2026 14:39 UTC