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“Brushing Scam”: Free Parcel Scam at Your Door — Spot the Signs Before You Become a Victim
According to Meltwater data, online shopping in Thailand accounted for 11.4% of total retail purchases in June 2025, marking an 8.8% increase compared to the previous year. With such rapid growth, this space has inevitably become a prime target for scammers. One emerging tactic is the “Brushing Scam”, a deceptive scheme in which scammers send unsolicited parcels to people’s homes.
Aug 22, 2025
Verified: Army Denies Rumors of 2nd Army Region Commander’s Promotion, Fact-Check Confirms False Claims
A Facebook page posted congratulations to General Big Kung, Commander of the 2nd Army Region, on his promotion to full General, while claiming that Deputy Commander Big Terng is set to be promoted as the new Commander. However, the Army has denied the claim as untrue.
Aug 21, 2025
Verified: A well-known media outlet published a news article: Suthichai Yoon and the Bank of Thailand Governor invite people to make legal online investments. It is a fake news story and a fake website.
Thai PBS Verify found a website spreading fake news claiming Suthichai Yoon and the Bank of Thailand Governor are inviting people to make legal online investments. It uses the logos of famous media outlets and runs advertisements on social media. Cyber police warn that it is part of a call center syndicate.
Aug 15, 2025
Verified: Clip of People’s party leader condemning Thai Hospital for not treating Cambodians is misinformation
A Reel clip used graphics of the face of 'Teng Natthapong,' leader of the People’s Party, along with text condemning a hospital for refusing to treat Cambodians. The content is distorted from a statement regarding the Geneva Conventions.
Aug 7, 2025
Verified: Old clip of staged refugee scene in Thailand unrelated to border conflict
The clip claiming Thailand staged people in bomb shelters is an old video and has no connection to the current Thai-Cambodian border situation.
Aug 7, 2025