In September 2025, the SEC received a total of 1,500 reports of suspicious instances and information requests from the public via the Investment Scam Hotline – almost doubled the number from August. Most were requests for information support, highlighting both the persistent threat of investment scams and a growing public demand for information assistance before making investment decisions or after falling victim to scams. The SEC also coordinated with social media platform providers to block accounts suspected of fraudulent investment content. The public should exercise caution and stay alert for impersonations of official agencies and organizations such as the SEC itself and listed companies on the Stock Exchange, or solicitations to invest through allegedly over-the-counter trading platforms.

Over the years, reports of suspicious instances and assistance requests have served as crucial information that help shape proactive measures for the Investment Scam Hotline under the SEC Complaint Center to enhance its role as an information consultant to prevent potential scam damage, urging the public to thoroughly check in case of uncertainty to make well-informed investment decisions.  

Mr. Anek Yooyuen, Deputy Secretary-General and Spokesperson of the SEC, said: “Most damages from reported investment scam cases received by the SEC involve scams via social media platforms – ranging from stocks and mutual funds to digital assets like cryptocurrency – as well as impersonations of various organizations including the SEC, the SET and listed companies, etc. We have also found solicitations for investments through allegedly over-the-counter trading. The public should be cautious against online investment solicitations and thoroughly verify information before investing. When in doubt, do not hesitate to call our Investment Scam Hotline 1207 ext. 22.”

Suspicious investment solicitations can be reported at www.sec.or.th/scamalert or e-mail: scamalert@sec.or.th. The lists of licensed service providers and approved individuals under SEC supervision are available at www.sec.or.th/seccheckfirst and SEC Check First application. The public should verify information before believing it to prevent themselves from falling victim to scams in both capital and digital asset markets.