Thai PBS Verify discovered a Facebook page called “W L H Business Recruitment Co., Ltd.” that had been posting messages inviting people to work abroad in countries such as South Korea and Australia, claiming wages between 90,000-150,000 Baht.
However, upon investigation, it was found that the page was using images from other legitimate companies to appear credible. In one reported case, a victim was defrauded of more than 200,000 Baht as a result of this scam.
Source: Facebook
Investigation process
The investigation found that the Facebook page “W L H Business Recruitment Co., Ltd.” introduced itself as a legitimate overseas recruitment company authorized by the Ministry of Labour, claiming to be a business services page
Upon checking the transparency of the page, it was found that the page was created on August 21, 2023, but it was only changed to its current name on February 22, 2024.
However, we used the Google Lens tool to check the images and found that one of the advertisements posted on the page matches an image from the “วีซ่าเชียงใหม่สุนันทาพาทัวร์รับทำวีซ่าและพาทัวร์ทุกประเทศ” page (reference link)
When contacting the “Visa Chiang Mai Sunanta Tour for Visa and Tours to All Countries” page, it was confirmed that the image was posted by the company on August 23, 2023. The photo was taken in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand. https://maps.app.goo.gl/9KCNqoFmYmhiB9P77
Impact of False Information
The advertisement for foreign work recruitment attracted many people, resulting in numerous inquiries. One victim shared their experience, explaining that three months ago, they came across the advertisement for a job recruitment company on Facebook. Interested in working abroad, they reached out for more information.
The scammers then tricked them into sending personal details such as their passport, house registration, ID card copy, and photos. Additionally, they were asked to transfer 27,000 THB as a deposit to secure a quota
She then submitted the documents for the visa application. The company called and informed her that she needed at least 200,000 baht in her account. The scammer instructed her to follow the steps, but after doing so, the money in her account was completely drained, resulting in a total loss of 207,000 baht.
When she called to report that the money had been transferred out, the criminals informed her to transfer another 100,000 Baht to unlock the 207,000 Baht. It was only then that she realized she had been deceived. Even though she reported the incident, there was no progress
Recommendations when encountering false information
Currently, advertising for overseas employment, especially through social media channels without details like the job placement company’s name, position, and qualifications, is not allowed. It violates the Employment and Labor Protection Act B.E. 2528 (1985) and is punishable under Section 66. Only licensed organizations are legally authorized to advertise overseas employment opportunities.
If citizens are interested in working abroad, they can get information from the following channels:
✅ Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor at www.doe.go.th
✅ Department of Employment Hotline: 1506, press 2
✅Website “ไทยมีงานทำ.doe.go.th”
✅Mobile Application “ไทยมีงานทำ”
Original source: https://www.thaipbs.or.th/now/content/1912
