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AI helps scam centres evade crackdown in Asia, dupe more victims
Published on 10/02/2026
» Criminals in Southeast Asia are harnessing inexpensive AI tools to target bigger pools of potential victims at high speed, keeping scam centers humming even as governments try and crack down, senior officials at Interpol say.
Whack-a-mole: US academic fights to purge his AI deepfakes
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» WASHINGTON — As deepfake videos of John Mearsheimer multiplied across YouTube, the American academic rushed to have them taken down, embarking on a grueling fight that laid bare the challenges of combating impersonation driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
‘Mystery Mansion of Scams’ promotes digital literacy
Published on 23/01/2026
» A “Mystery Mansion of Scams” has opened in Bangkok, offering an immersive, interactive experience designed to enhance public awareness, digital literacy and long-term resilience against online fraud.
How to spot scammers' tricks before you fall for them
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/01/2026
» Scammers are getting smarter, but their favourite tricks still rely on old lies dressed up in new ways. These schemes are designed to make you panic and act without thinking. Let's look into some their most common tricks and the simple steps you can take to protect your money, identity and future headaches.
Viral 'Chinese Trump' wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» CHONGQING — Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US president's voice and gestures with such accuracy that he has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.
Man arrested for posing as police officer to dupe Thai woman in the US
Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Prachin Buri after he was accused of posing as a police officer and extorting money from a US-based Thai woman by falsely linking her to a money-laundering case, causing her to lose almost 200 million baht.
Meta targets AI-driven scams in Asia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/12/2025
» Meta has released its latest Adversarial Threat Report, outlining large-scale efforts to combat online scams across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region and address the growing threat of AI-enabled criminal activity, while working closely with law enforcement agencies in multiple countries.
Singaporean scam suspect arrested in Khon Kaen
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Singaporean man wanted in his home country in connection with a Cambodia-based scam operation has been arrested in northeastern Thailand, where he had fled to hide in his Thai wife’s house in Khon Kaen.
'Call-centre cop' faces the axe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2025
» Bangkok police commanders have ordered the dismissal of a senior officer from Don Muang police station after he was arrested for alleged involvement in a call-centre scam network that duped victims into investing in a fake online stock-trading platform.
Deepfake political scam ads surging on Meta platforms
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Scammers are among the top political advertising spenders on Meta’s platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians — including President Donald Trump — to promote fake government benefits, a US watchdog group said Wednesday.