Bangkok: The government has advised citizens to download the POLICE CARE application to help identify and prevent fraudulent activities by checking suspicious accounts and phone numbers. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat online fraud and scams, which continue to pose challenges despite ongoing preventive measures.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Airin Phanrit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, emphasized the government's commitment to raising public awareness about online fraud. Despite integrated measures to curb such activities, online scams persist, causing inconvenience and distress to many. In response, the Royal Thai Police has developed the POLICE CARE app, aimed at providing the public with essential services and information to prevent fraud.

The application offers a wide range of police services, including legal guidance, assistance in preparing police reports, warnings, finding nearby police stations, a citizen's guide, options to freeze bank accounts, file online reports, verify police officers, and access traffic ticket and case information. Recently, two new features were introduced: "Checking Scammer's Bank Accounts" and "Checking Scammer's Phone Numbers," enhancing the app's utility as a comprehensive crime prevention tool.

Ms. Airin highlighted that the development of this application reflects the government's focus on addressing the growing threat of online scams. By providing databases of online reporting credentials and known scammer information, the POLICE CARE app allows users to verify suspicious details before falling victim to fraud.

To ensure user security and data protection, access to the POLICE CARE app requires a login through ThaiD. After logging in, users can input suspicious phone numbers or account numbers to quickly determine whether they are associated with scams. If a match is found, the app displays a warning message urging users not to transfer money to the identified account.