DE Warns of Fake Police Fund Recovery Facebook Page
DE warns the public about fake claims that the Royal Thai Police can help recover stolen money through a Facebook page, urging people to beware of scammers seeking to steal money and personal information.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC), has released the latest results of its fake news monitoring and reporting efforts. The initiative is in line with the policy of Mr.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, to strengthen public awareness of technology-related crimes, fake news, and misinformation.
On 25 July 2026, AFNC monitored a total of 110,123 messages and identified 11,008 messages requiring verification. The largest number of reports came from Social Listening channels, accounting for 11,004 messages, followed by four reports received through LINE. A total of 29 issues were investigated, with verification results received from relevant agencies for 17 cases.
Among the seven stories that attracted the greatest public attention, one was confirmed as true, four were identified as fake news, and two were classified as misleading information. These included:
Fake News: A tattoo found on the arm of the gunman involved in the attack on soldiers at a checkpoint in Narathiwat Province.
True News: The Cabinet approved a central budget of THB 843 million to accelerate irrigation system restoration in five southern provinces.
Fake News: The Royal Thai Police helps recover stolen money through the Facebook page "Police Office for Recovering Assets from Crime."
Fake News: Thailand can divide Koh Kood with Cambodia, similar to Indonesia and Malaysia, because of overlapping territorial claims.
Fake News: A new LINE account for the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Registration Division.
Misleading Information: Warning signs of a tired liver and 10 ways to improve liver health.
Misleading Information: The Cabinet approved the construction of the Srinakarin–Suvarnabhumi Expressway, covering more than 15.8 kilometers.
One of the most notable fake stories claimed that the Royal Thai Police could help victims recover stolen money through the Facebook page "Police Office for Recovering Assets from Crime." The DE Ministry coordinated with the Royal Thai Police and confirmed that the page is fake.
The page was created by scammers to imitate a government agency by using a fake name, fake logo, and photographs of police officers to gain credibility. It invites victims to contact officials, falsely claiming they can recover lost money.
The public is advised to be cautious of Facebook pages marked "Sponsored," as scammers often purchase advertisements to reach a large number of potential victims. They typically persuade victims to continue conversations through private chat before requesting money under various pretexts, such as service fees or advance payments for fund recovery.
Anyone encountering such fraudulent activities should file a report only through the official Thai Police Online system.
The DE Ministry remains concerned about the spread of fake news and misinformation across online and social media platforms. Sharing unverified information may lead to misunderstanding, financial losses, misuse of personal information, and broader impacts on society.
The public is encouraged to trust and share information only from official sources and to carefully verify facts and website links before believing or forwarding any information.
People who encounter suspicious information or possible fake news can report it or verify information through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand via Hotline 1111 ext. 87, available 24 hours a day.
