Chiang Rai – Scammers spread. Deceiving relatives of Thai workers in Israel Claiming to help track down outstanding funds, click the link. Officials warn you not to fall prey. Ready to reveal the pattern of deception
Mr. Sompong Kaewwandee, Chiang Rai Provincial Employment Officer, published information that from the situation in Israel causing Chiang Rai workers to be affected Some people died Some people were injured. Some people are asking to return to their country. But it appears that there are criminals taking advantage of the time when relatives of Thai workers are mentally affected. Send a message via LINE Claiming to be a bank account provider from Israel I would like to check the remaining balance in the account of the said worker. As for the workers from Chiang Rai Province, there were 2,174 people traveling to work in Israel. They are domiciled in all 18 districts. Some of them have returned to Thailand.
Mr. Sompong revealed that scammers will trick victims into downloading an application called MONOX before using LINE. They also provided WhatsApp numbers to relatives of workers working in Israel. It also provides some links for you to click to check. or if the victim is still inconvenienced The group of scammers also provided a phone number prefixed with the number 055 and also required calls to be made from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. When calling, there will be a choice of two languages. After receiving notification from the villagers, The Chiang Rai Provincial Employment Office warns workers and relatives not to completely believe this.
While Mrs. Supapen Sirimat, President of the Red Cross Society, Chiang Rai Province, along with officials Went to visit relatives of Chiang Rai workers in various districts. Especially in those who have received bad news. or unable to contact workers in Israel As well as warning all relatives not to trust those who pretend to contact relatives through various channels. without passing through officials By asking the villagers to be careful As a result, villagers who received messages from scammers reported them to the said officials
Source: Thai News Agency