ENWatch out for scammers planning a follow-up trick. If someone says they can help and asks you to transfer more for fees, absolutely don't transfer. I recommend filing a report at the police station first.
ENYou've gotta be careful, Mike. These people like to take advantage of kindness and politeness. When we start to get suspicious, they act angry to make us panic and want to transfer money. Even Thais get hit a lot. Sending you encouragement. Happy New Year, may you only find happiness.
ENDon't trust anyone about money, absolutely. Never transfer. If you want to buy a phone, buy it at a store. From now on, never transfer—there are so many scammers right now.
ENMike, you're too kind-hearted and see Thai people too positively. Thailand has so many scammers—it's a country with crimes every day. I recommend going to a mall or looking for second-hand phones from vending booths in malls, it's better. You can trade in old devices too. Buying things online these days, it's hard to trust people. Thailand has so many scammers, even Thais get scammed. At least you only lost 10,000 baht. Consider it a lesson. This kind of thing, arrange to meet and receive the item, then transfer.
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ENThat feeling when it happens—whether it's a lot or a little money, it still hurts because you're the victim. Your mind spirals, even though you had a gut feeling. But in the end, it's a lesson. Thai people believe it's paying off karma. At least we're still healthy, have food to eat, and a roof over our heads. After this, lots of good luck to you, Mike.
ENI've heard police advice before: Even if it's a small amount of money, report it immediately. If the bank won't help, report it to the Bank of Thailand so they can actually help. It might take time for small amounts, but it helps Thailand a lot, and the bank will improve their service.
ENThese days in Thailand, there are a lot of scammers. Trusting people and being kind—that's what makes us lose our wits and lose a lot of property. I've been scammed myself, even if it wasn't a lot of money, it stings to be fooled by these bastards. I just have to accept it and curse them, hoping everything they do ends in failure, a life full of suffering with no chance of prosperity. I'm sending you strength, Mike. A good person like you must receive good things back a hundred thousand, a million times more than what you lost.
ENI'm really sorry to hear that. Next time, if you're buying something like this, I recommend going to a store. If you don't have time to browse, arrange to meet and pay on delivery. When meeting, pick a crowded place in a mall or where there are lots of people. If something happens, help can come quickly. Lastly, I hope you get your 10,000 baht back soon. Keep fighting! Sending you strength ✌🏼💗
The way they used English doesnt seem like they were Thai. Not saying there is no Thai scammers though, just for this case.
I almost got scammed as well. Please be careful. Trust your feelings. If something seems too good to be true, walk away.
ENMy uncle lost his entire account. A million baht saved for retirement, all gone. From what he told me, they impersonated police, saying his financial trail was linked to a drug trafficking operation and they needed to investigate. Same old trick, but my uncle panicked. Because he's a government official stationed at a remote rural school, he doesn't use social media, doesn't watch TV dramas, has no wife or kids, no one to advise him in time. He lost his entire account.
ENIf you're going to buy a phone, you should buy it from the various shops in the malls because there are a lot of second-hand devices. And Mike, you should also file a police report.
ENTake this as a lesson. When buying things or transferring money, don't rush—be careful and check thoroughly first, or consult a Thai friend you trust beforehand. Sorry that a kind-hearted person like you, Mike, had to run into these scammers.
ENReport it directly at the police station first. Thai people nowadays, if buying anything, must go to the store. Scammers are lurking (both Thai and foreign) everywhere. You need to be mindful and careful, protect your personal information. Scammers are hiding in every industry online. (They act as fake police, fake sellers, fake electricity officials. Geez, there are so many nowadays. It's not just in Thailand, you get scammed all over Asia, America, Japan, China, South Korea, etc.)
ENI have been following and watching several of your videos. I feel worried, and I want to give you advice like this, from my long experience buying and selling online. 1. Before transferring, check if the account name matches the person you're sending to. 2. If still unsure, try searching the account name on Google with the word 'blacklist'. Usually if it's an account used for scamming a lot, it will show up on blacklist websites. 3. Ask for a picture of the item with an ID card or driver's license to confirm. Check carefully that it's not a photoshopped image. 4. Don't trust too quickly. If the price is too good to be true, assume it's likely a scam. But I understand that it's a friend's profile and you've known them a long time. You probably never thought your friend would get hacked and you'd be the one scammed. I get it. I have been following you and watched several of your videos and I am really worrying about you. As a person selling and buying tons of stuffs through online (mainly on facebook), I would like to suggest you that 1. Check the account name if it is the same as the name of the person you are dealing with. 2. If you are still not sure, search the account name on google following with ‘blacklist’. If that account is usually used for scamming, someone should have already report it on blacklist website. 3. Ask for the picture of the item you are buying with the ID card (or timestamp with hand written seller’s name in the same picture. 4. If the price is too good to be true, that is not a good sign and you should avoid buying anything from that person. To this end, if you are still not sure if that person is legit, then that is another bad sign. Stay away. I totally understand that you would not think your friend would be hacked and used to scam you. Hope you still enjoy living in Thailand.
ENWhen someone calls, if you don't know them, don't answer. If they really have business, they'll leave a voicemail. If anyone sends a link, never click it. And if anyone says they're from a government agency or bank calling, don't believe it—government agencies will contact you by letter. If possible, don't use ATMs; scammers might hack them.
Dang bro! Geez! Sorry to hear u got scammedt. Just be more careful and cautious online krub. Su su na. Btw, saw u in True digital mall a week or more i think. You were holding a mic and interviewing someone n about to go down the escalator. But i looked at you and u looked back i…