Scammers start by sending short messages (SMS) from unknown phone numbers. Specify the message that
“ThaiID has successfully updated the information, please verify your identity”
with a link attached to the message above. If you accidentally press the link It will allow you to add friends through the LINE application. By creating fake accounts and using symbols of real applications. to build credibility A fake line will be called “Thai ID”, deliberately set to resemble the real application “ThaID”. If you don’t notice, you may become a victim.
Center for sure before sharing Check the website of the Department of Provincial Administration , confirming that there is no official LINE channel (LINE Official Account) to contact the public. And there is no policy to send short messages (SMS) to the public in any way. and warned the public that Do not click links attached to short messages (SMS) or click links to install applications as this may be intercepted. or the embedding of malware by crooks Especially that comes with messages of a preferential nature. or update information or scare messages
The fake LINE account page pretends to be an officer of the Department of Provincial Administration, ThaiID.
If the victim believes and clicks to add friends via Line Criminals claiming to be Department of Provincial officials pretend to ask for personal information about victims. During that time, the victim will be sent a link to install the fake ThaID application, requesting permission to install unknown applications. (potentially dangerous files or file extension . APK) and then fill in personal information such as ID card number, date of birth, fooled into setting a 6-digit password several times in order for the victim to enter the same code as the access code for the banking application on the mobile phone of the victim Including requesting permission to control the device. or mobile phone In this step If the victim is unable to do so on their own Scammers will pretend to be good, teaching their victims what to do. Or sometimes will call to tell how to do it yourself. Even when criminals have the right to control the device or mobile phone. Will lock the phone screen, causing the phone to freeze. Then the scammers will use the code that the victim has set or previously entered into the bank application and transfer money to the waiting horse account.
The same joke, repeated, only changed the name of the organization!
From the statistics of the cyber police, it was found that criminals will change the name of the agency according to the date and time. The situation at that time created stories to deceive people into victims, including receiving rewards, special privileges, fooling them to update information or installing fake applications from various agencies, which will use the agency’s symbol. impersonating to create credibility In the past, there are agencies that have been impersonated, including the Revenue Department, Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Department of Lands, Electricity, Waterworks, Thai Lion Air, Thai Life Insurance Company, Ministry of Commerce. and various government projects
8 Cyber Police Warning Know before falling victim to scammers!
1. Do not click the link attached to the short message (SMS) or click the link to install various applications because it may be intercepted. or the embedding of malware by crooks Especially that comes with messages of a preferential nature. or update information or scare messages
2. Check if it really comes from that agency or not by calling to inquire via the Department of Provincial Administration’s call center number 1548 and the actual ThaID application can be installed on the Department of Provincial Administration website only .
3. Department of Provincial Administration There is no official LINE channel (LINE Official Account) to contact the public. And there is no policy to send short messages (SMS) to the public in any way.
4. Not Downloading or install the program Or applications sent by others are strictly prohibited. even for known programs because it might be a fake application If wanting to use the ThaiID application, it must be installed through the App Store or Play Store only.
5. Installation of unknown applications is not allowed. or potentially dangerous files with the file extension .Apk.
5.Do not allow access to the device. and control equipment or mobile phones are strictly prohibited
6. Do not enter personal information Any financial information into such links or applications is strictly prohibited. Especially the 6-digit password that is duplicated with the application code of various banks. If set duplicate, hurry to change it immediately. and do not save the code in the mobile phone
7. If you have installed a fake application, immediately perform a Force Reset or force the device to restart. (Mostly press and hold the Power button with the volume up button) in the event of a freeze, no response. Or turn on airplane mode (Airplane Mode) or turn it off to cut off the signal so the phone can’t connect to the internet. Remove the phone’s SIM card or turn off the Wi-Fi Router.
8. Update your phone’s operating system. or equipment to always be up-to-date
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Source: Thai News Agency