Economy
Ministry of Digital Economy Warns of Fraudulent Lottery Page
Thai authorities have issued a warning regarding a fake social media page impersonating police to scam victims of lottery fraud.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent Facebook page titled “Thailand lottery Game Tips.” According to a report by Matichon Online on August 18, 2026, the page is actively impersonating police officers to deceive individuals who have previously fallen victim to lottery-related scams.
The scammers behind this page claim they can assist victims in recovering lost funds by coordinating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO). However, the authorities have clarified that these claims are entirely false. The Anti-Money Laundering Office has explicitly stated that it does not accept or process official complaints or recovery requests through social media platforms.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this incident serves as a reminder to exercise extreme caution when encountering online services that promise financial recovery or legal assistance. Engaging with such pages can lead to secondary victimization, where individuals are coerced into paying additional 'processing fees' to recover money that was already lost. Official government business is never conducted through unofficial social media pages. If you believe you have been a victim of a scam, you should contact local law enforcement directly or visit official government websites. At this time, it remains to be confirmed how many individuals have been targeted by this specific page and whether the perpetrators have been identified.