Watch Out for Scammers Posing as Friends to Borrow Money
Scammers are cloning friends' LINE accounts to request money through fake emergencies, starting with small amounts before escalating to larger sums. Verify requests by calling the person directly and report suspicious activity to Thai polic
Scammers are creating counterfeit LINE accounts using your friends' profile pictures and names to contact you with sympathetic stories designed to extract money. They typically request small amounts initially to lower your guard, though some fabricate urgent scenarios—such as a parent falling seriously ill—to justify requesting larger sums. Once the victim transfers money, the fraudster immediately blocks the account and disappears. To protect yourself, call your friend directly rather than trusting messages alone, since chat conversations can be easily faked. Do not rush into transfers, and if you are unsure, do not send money. Report suspected scams online at www.thaipoliceonline.go.th.
