Unknowingly! 10 years old, transfer money to father’s account 1.2 million, buy game items – support YouTube content
From the case of Mr. Narongrit, 49 years old, Chian Yai district residents. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Occupation trading in agricultural chemical fertilizers. Meet with the police to investigate, claiming to be call center gangShe took the ID card information from her son. Tricking children into signing up for online games to get a high score Finally, transferred the money 65 times, losing more than 1.2 million baht.
Pol Lt. Gen. Kornchai Klaiklueng, Commissioner of the Technology Crime Investigation Police (Commander of the Royal Thai Police) and Pol Maj Gen Charin Kopatta, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police. Pol Col. Thapakorn Hanumas, Superintendent 3, MCOT 5 expedited investigations.
Pol Maj. Gen. Charin revealed that in the event that the news appeared on social media on July 29, police officers of the Royal Thai Police. Check with the police at the Chiang Yai Police Station together to check the news. By inviting Mr. Narongrit and his 10-year-old son to come to ask for details. and check the usage of related electronic devices. before the incident Mr. Narongrit has brought a mobile phone for his son to use to study online during the epidemic of the coronavirus
which in each useD Mr. Narongrit not watchful or closely monitor the use of the son The victim’s son used the phone to sign up for an online game. and purchase game items which cost each purchase by electronic transactions via electronic wallet (E-wallet)
Maj. Gen. Charin also revealed that From a detailed examination, it was found that Such transactionsIt is a transaction made by the account holder himself. which the son may be the operator himself without knowing and Mr. Rongrit Do not know the details of such steps in any way. The process requires identity verification by taking a picture of Mr. Rurongrit’s face. to confirm the registration information
There are two parts to pay for products related to detected online games: 1. It is a top-up transaction to buy game items. 2.It is a transaction in support of content creators through YouTube channels.Each transaction is performed on two devices. It is 1. Lenovo Tablet device, Tab MB model. 2. OPPO mobile phone, model A74 5G, which is the device of Mr. Rurongrit. which was given to his son to use and from checking the information in the said mobile phone It was found that it was used with e-wallets and mobile banking applications which linked accounts together.
Maj. Gen. Charin also revealed that cyber police officer have examined and explained in detail what happened Mr. Rongrit I know and understand that The incident that his son was not deceived by the call center gang in any way. but because of his son’s ignorance in the use of Internet services and electronic tools in making transactions via electronic channels
Pol Maj. Gen. Charin said that the Technology Crime Investigation Division Therefore, I would like to leave public relations to the people’s brothers and sisters. with children as children and youth should pay close attention and control In using the Internet or the use of electronic devices of children such as mobile phones or tablets for online learning during the Covid-19 epidemic situation in order to use the Internet safely
If you notice anything out of the ordinary or are afraid of cybersecurity, please call the Technology Crime Investigation Police Hotline 1441.
