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Over 150,000 visits to SEC apps and website recorded in Q1 2026 for pre investment checks, reflecting strong public emphasis on risk prevention and avoidance of investment scams



Friday 1 May 2026 | No. 92 / 2026


Bangkok, 1 May 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released statistics for the first quarter of 2026 showing that the public remains alert and continues to place importance on conducting checks prior to making investment decisions. During this period, SEC tools were accessed more than 150,000 times, reflecting proactive public behavior in screening investment risks at an early stage. At the same time, the SEC Investment Scam Hotline received 3,473 reports, underscoring its important role in providing assistance and helping mitigate potential losses for the public. The SEC continues to advance proactive measures under the 3Cs framework to address investment scams.

According to information from the Royal Thai Police as of March 2026, investment scams caused losses amounting to approximately THB 602 million, representing the highest level of damage among all categories. This reflects the continued impact of investment scams on the public. In addition, statistics from the SEC Investment Scam Hotline for the first quarter of 2026 show a total of 3,473 reports received. Of these, 3,149 cases involved providing advice to the public through the SEC Investment Scam Hotline, representing an increase of approximately four times compared with the first quarter of 2025. The SEC also coordinated with relevant parties to block 279 scam related channels (with social media platform service providers achieving a 100 percent blocking rate within a timeframe ranging from 7 minutes to 48 hours).

Nevertheless, statistics on public use of SEC tools for pre-investment checks during the first quarter of 2026 indicate a total of more than 150,000 uses. These included 146,149 accesses via the “SEC Check First” application and 7,626 accesses through the “Investor Alert” channel on the SEC website. This reflects the public’s behavior in verifying information prior to making investment decisions, which helps screen investment risks from the outset.

Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the SEC, stated: “Investment scams continue to pose risks and evolve in various forms. The SEC therefore focuses on enhancing prevention and reducing potential damage to the public through proactive measures under the 3Cs concept. These include Consultation, by providing advice through the SEC Investment Scam Hotline at 1207 press 22; Communication, by issuing warning communications through the establishment of an information center, enhancing the SEC Check First application to display the most recent Investor Alert listings on the app, and further improving chatbot functionality to better meet user needs; and Collaboration, by coordinating with relevant public and private sector agencies to more effectively block scam-related channels. The SEC has also expanded cooperation with partner organizations, currently totaling 77 entities, to further disseminate investment scam warnings and ensure broader outreach to the public.”

The SEC advises the public to remain cautious when investing. If there is any doubt as to whether an investment scam may be involved, individuals may check the list of persons or entities not regulated by the SEC via the “Investor Alert” section on the SEC website, or search for information on capital market service providers under SEC supervision, as well as authorized products (securities and digital assets), through the SEC Check First application. Alternatively, the public may contact the SEC Investment Scam Hotline at 1207 press 22 to receive direct guidance from SEC staff.














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No. 92 / 2026 Friday 1 May 2026
Over 150,000 visits to SEC apps and website recorded in Q1 2026 for pre investment checks, reflecting strong public emphasis on risk prevention and avoidance of investment scams

Bangkok, 1 May 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released statistics for the first quarter of 2026 showing that the public remains alert and continues to place importance on conducting checks prior to making investment decisions. During this period, SEC tools were accessed more than 150,000 times, reflecting proactive public behavior in screening investment risks at an early stage. At the same time, the SEC Investment Scam Hotline received 3,473 reports, underscoring its important role in providing assistance and helping mitigate potential losses for the public. The SEC continues to advance proactive measures under the 3Cs framework to address investment scams.

According to information from the Royal Thai Police as of March 2026, investment scams caused losses amounting to approximately THB 602 million, representing the highest level of damage among all categories. This reflects the continued impact of investment scams on the public. In addition, statistics from the SEC Investment Scam Hotline for the first quarter of 2026 show a total of 3,473 reports received. Of these, 3,149 cases involved providing advice to the public through the SEC Investment Scam Hotline, representing an increase of approximately four times compared with the first quarter of 2025. The SEC also coordinated with relevant parties to block 279 scam related channels (with social media platform service providers achieving a 100 percent blocking rate within a timeframe ranging from 7 minutes to 48 hours).

Nevertheless, statistics on public use of SEC tools for pre-investment checks during the first quarter of 2026 indicate a total of more than 150,000 uses. These included 146,149 accesses via the “SEC Check First” application and 7,626 accesses through the “Investor Alert” channel on the SEC website. This reflects the public’s behavior in verifying information prior to making investment decisions, which helps screen investment risks from the outset.

Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the SEC, stated: “Investment scams continue to pose risks and evolve in various forms. The SEC therefore focuses on enhancing prevention and reducing potential damage to the public through proactive measures under the 3Cs concept. These include Consultation, by providing advice through the SEC Investment Scam Hotline at 1207 press 22; Communication, by issuing warning communications through the establishment of an information center, enhancing the SEC Check First application to display the most recent Investor Alert listings on the app, and further improving chatbot functionality to better meet user needs; and Collaboration, by coordinating with relevant public and private sector agencies to more effectively block scam-related channels. The SEC has also expanded cooperation with partner organizations, currently totaling 77 entities, to further disseminate investment scam warnings and ensure broader outreach to the public.”

The SEC advises the public to remain cautious when investing. If there is any doubt as to whether an investment scam may be involved, individuals may check the list of persons or entities not regulated by the SEC via the “Investor Alert” section on the SEC website, or search for information on capital market service providers under SEC supervision, as well as authorized products (securities and digital assets), through the SEC Check First application. Alternatively, the public may contact the SEC Investment Scam Hotline at 1207 press 22 to receive direct guidance from SEC staff.