Inside Thailand's $2 Billion Scam Industry Now Targeting Americans

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A former scammer and local police reveal how Chinese masterminds are leading giant scam centers.

'The Chinese gangs taught me how to make my profile look credible, gain followers and post regularly. After finishing my training, I started identifying my victims through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Line,' said Narin, a 20-year-old from northern Thailand.This wasn't just an isolated incident but part of a troubling trend. Thailand leads Asia in scam calls and text messaging, with a staggering 78.

'These criminal operations, often led by Chinese masterminds in collaboration with Thai accomplices, have increasingly moved to neighboring countries like Cambodia to evade Thai law enforcement.'There is a loophole in law enforcement since the scammers stay in another country along the border. It's not easy to bring them back to Thailand for punishment,' Pitaneelaboot said.

 

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