Besides losing money, victims faced long-term consequences including stress (69%) and mental health issues (45%). Some victims are scammed by fake money coaches or influencers to invest in businesses with potential high profits. As fake victims, they claim that they had already received their money and are willing to help other victims. At the end, they all ask for a processing fee," Asst Prof Jessada explained. People must give victims a chance so they will be able to recover psychologically and reintegrate into society," Asst Prof Jessada concluded.

Source: Bangkok Post January 27, 2026 00:50 UTC