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Your Rights as a Scam/Fraud Victim in Thailand
Know your legal rights after being scammed — police reporting, bank freezes, and recovery options.
Your Rights
Right to file a police report
Legal Basis: Criminal Procedure Code, Section 2(7)
What To Do: File at any police station or online at thaipoliceonline.com. Police MUST accept your report.
Right to request bank account freeze
Legal Basis: Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999)
What To Do: With a police report, request your bank to coordinate freezing the scammer's account.
Right to criminal prosecution
Legal Basis: Criminal Code, Sections 341-348 (Fraud and Cheating)
What To Do: Fraud is a criminal offence. Police investigate and prosecutors can file charges on your behalf.
Right to civil compensation
Legal Basis: Civil and Commercial Code, Section 420 (Torts)
What To Do: File a civil lawsuit for damages separately from or alongside criminal proceedings.
Right to report to Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau
Legal Basis: Computer Crime Act B.E. 2560 (2017)
What To Do: For online scams, report to CCIB at thaipoliceonline.com or call 1441.
Common Myths vs Reality
Myth: Police won't help foreigners with scam cases
Reality: Thai police and Tourist Police actively investigate fraud against foreigners. The CCIB has an English-language reporting system.
Myth: If you sent money voluntarily, it's not a crime
Reality: Obtaining money through deception IS fraud under Thai law, even if the victim transferred willingly.
Emergency Contacts
Tourist Police
1155
Cyber Crime (CCIB)
1441
Anti-Money Laundering (AMLO)
+66 2-219-3600
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and their interpretation may change. Always consult a qualified Thai lawyer for specific legal advice.
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