65-Year-Old Former Health Official Loses 4.2 Million Baht and 5 Gold Bars to Call Center Scammers
In Nan Province, northern Thailand, a 65-year-old former public health official fell victim to a sophisticated call center scam, impersonating police officers to defraud the victim of 4.2 million baht in cash and 5 gold bars. The scammers used aggressive tactics to pressure the victim.
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