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How to fight ransomware: Don't be a victim
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2017
» Backup, then backup again, best way to avoid losing important files. Updating antivirus & malware software also important.
Money for promotion: Police scams police, no top brass involved
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2016
» Police Captain just wanted extra spending money, told a lie & actually didn't know high-ranking police officer to help get a promotion.
Internet scams: Work from home rated biggest
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/03/2016
» Top internet scams in Thailand: working from home (40%), internet auctions (26%), Facebook password hacking (21%) & online dating scams (14%).
Romance scams: B29m lost to foreign online romeos
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2015
» Facebook photo of handsome Western man or politician like David Cameron but actually from Nigeria. Scammers say they love you, but ask for cash or naked photo to blackmail you with.
What's new in business news: May 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2015
» Japan unveils $110bn in Asian infrastructure funding, action against Bangkok Tuk-tuk & gem scams targeting tourists & China meets with govt over jet ski & motorcycle tourist scams on Koh Samui & Phangan.
Tourist harassment claims to be investigated
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/12/2014
» The story that foreign tourists are being stopped, searched and harassed by Thai officials on busy Sukhumvit Road has been the "talk of the town" among western expats and tourists for months. Now, according to the spokesman for the Royal Thai Police Office, it is getting some high-level attention.
Lamborghini smuggling scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/06/2013
» Govt officials appear to be involved in complicated web of fraud & tax evasion. License plates of Labour Minister's son on car but plates already cancelled.
Furby doll internet scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2013
» 16-year old named Ployy Smile hired over internet by doll owner, sells 4 million baht of the popular dolls but doll owner disappears. Criminal investigation begins.
5 million in gold & trail of bad checks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/10/2012
» Lax bank rules on cheques provided opportunity to steal 5 million baht in gold. Wanted for 10 other crimes too.
Phuket will not sink into sea
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/04/2012
» Leaflets with rumor of Kuan Yin prophecy of earthquake part of scam to push real estate prices down but Phuket sits on solid rock 27 km deep.