A current trend is the proliferation of transnational fraudsters, including scammers and hackers, operating in all forms worldwide.

Most recently, the TSD Investor Portal of the Stock Exchange of Thailand was hacked, resulting in the theft of customer data including names, surnames, phone numbers, bank account numbers, and securities trading account details.

Approximately 200,000 victims out of a total of 5 million were affected. This has prompted relevant agencies to warn affected customers to be cautious of emails, SMS messages, or phone calls from individuals impersonating officials from the Stock Exchange, banks, or brokers.

Do not send OTPs or open suspicious links. Also, be wary of conversations with fraudsters impersonating government officials who contact you to solicit investments or stock trading.

It is noticeable that fraudsters are increasingly targeting organizations with premium customer databases, causing significant damage to Thai citizens who are clients of the Stock Exchange.

Therefore, various organizations must have systems in place to protect customer data. The government should also have multiple layers of security measures to prevent criminals from hacking Thai citizens' data in all forms.

Currently, criminals use various techniques and scams, targeting Thai people at all levels to cause damage. Some people lose money and property unknowingly.

Therefore, Thai people must be vigilant. Be especially cautious if you receive an email, SMS, link, or phone call claiming to be from a government official, bank, or stock exchange representative. Always verify the relevant agency before conducting any financial transactions to ensure the safety of your hard-earned money and property in this era of rampant crime.