AOC Warns Against Online Scams Promoting Fake Stock/Crypto Profits

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

AOC issues a warning about online scammers using sophisticated tactics to defraud individuals by promising unrealistic profits from stock and cryptocurrency trading.

•The Anti-Online Scam Center (AOC) has issued a warning about a scam tactic involving scammers befriending victims online to entice them into trading stocks and cryptocurrencies.
•Scammers are reportedly using AI-generated fake profiles, romance scam tactics, and creating a sense of urgency (FOMO) to lure victims.
•From November 2023 to March 2026, 39,420 online investment scam cases were reported to AOC, with total damages amounting to 17,935 million baht.
•One victim lost over 2 million baht after being lured into investing in stock and Forex trading through a fake platform after being contacted via Facebook.

Overview

•AOC warns about online scammers befriending individuals to entice them into trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, promising non-existent quick profits.
•During times of uncertainty, such as 'war situations,' scammers exploit volatility in assets like stocks and crypto to lure victims with promises of high profits.
•Scammers employ tactics like using AI-generated fake profiles, engaging in romance scams, creating fake popular brand pages or AI celebrity clips to build trust.
•Victims are pressured to make quick investment decisions, often due to fear of missing out (FOMO) related to alleged global crises or war.
•Scammers initially allow small withdrawals to build trust, leading victims to invest larger sums, only to prevent further withdrawals by demanding fees.
•From November 2023 to March 2026, the AOC 1441 center recorded 39,420 online investment scam cases, totaling 17,935 million baht in damages.
•A victim was defrauded of 2,222,021 baht after being contacted via Facebook to invest in stocks and Forex, eventually losing contact with the scammer after being unable to withdraw funds, leading them to report to AOC 1441.
•The AOC center advises checking thoroughly before transferring money to prevent such scams.

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Key Quotes

AOC

"Quick profits, fast riches are non-existent."

กำไรเร็ว รวยไว ไม่มีจริง

AOC

"Key assets like stocks or crypto will be highly volatile and present opportunities for high profits."

สินทรัพย์หลักอย่างหุ้นหรือคริปโตฯ จะมีความผันผวนสูงและเป็นโอกาสในการทำกำไรสูง

AOC

"Must invest now, or you will miss the golden opportunity (FOMO)."

ต้องรีบลงทุนตอนนี้ มิเช่นนั้นจะพลาดโอกาสทอง (FOMO)

Key Entities

Organization

Anti-Online Scam Center(AOC)

The organization issuing a warning about online investment scams.

AOC 1441

The specific center receiving reports and providing alerts regarding online investment scams.