(Photos: 123RF)Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has issued a stark warning about a surge in fraudulent emails claiming to offer tax refunds, a scam aimed at stealing personal and financial information. Officials say scammers are impersonating trusted agencies, including the Revenue Department and eForm Thai, to lure victims into clicking malicious links. Victims are told they have pending tax refunds and are urged to confirm details or claim money by following links. The Revenue Department emphasised that it never sends links via email or SMS for personal data collection, nor does it request passwords, OTP codes or bank details through such channels. For those seeking legitimate tax refund information, officials recommend visiting the official Revenue Department website or using authorised platforms only.

Source: Bangkok Post January 20, 2026 08:05 UTC