Scammers target Bang Yai merchants with 'confused purchase' trick

MGR Online•General•163d ago

Reader Briefing

Scammers, potentially foreigners, are operating in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, using a 'confused purchase' tactic to trick merchants out of cash and banknotes.

•Scammers, described as resembling foreign men, are targeting merchants in the Bang Yai area of Nonthaburi.
•The tactic involves creating confusion during purchases, particularly when handling large denominations like 1,000 baht notes, to steal change.
•Advice is being circulated to merchants on how to prevent these scams, including staying calm, verifying change, observing suspicious behavior, installing CCTV, and reporting suspicious individuals.

Overview

•Scammers are active in the Bang Yai area, Nonthaburi province.
•Scammers are using a 'confused purchase' tactic to defraud merchants.
•The scammers' goal is to steal change and 1,000 baht banknotes from merchants.
•Scammers create confusion by making purchases and manipulating the change process.
•Scammers use psychology and technology, such as using a mobile phone to hide money or calculate sums, to deceive merchants.
•Similar incidents involving individuals with similar appearances have been reported on social media.
•Merchants in Bang Yai and surrounding areas are at risk of being defrauded by this group.
•Merchants are advised to be vigilant, verify transactions, and report suspicious activity to the police.

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Key Entities

Place

Bang Yai(บางใหญ่)ℹ️

The district in Nonthaburi province where scammers are actively targeting merchants.

Nonthaburi Province(จังหวัดนนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the Bang Yai district is located and where the scammer activity is occurring.