Fake anti-money laundering officials are tricking unsuspecting victims into transferring large amounts of cash into their accounts.
The scammers randomly call an individual’s phone to inform them that their bank account has been linked to the narcotics trade.
The scammers then tell the unsuspecting victim to go to the nearest ATM and move a substantial amount of money from their bank account to the fake anti-money laundering official’s account. The money, the victims are told, will stay in the scammers account until the investigation is finished.
Pol.Col. Seehanart Prayoonrat, secretary-general of Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) advised people to be on their guard:
“I′d like to tell the public: please do not believe the criminals. AMLO civil servants have no such policy,” he said.
If anyone encounters any kind of scam they should call AMLO on 1710, reported Khaosod.
