NBTC prepares to take action against gang that tricks people into using numbers similar to Burbank.

Bangkok, NBTC prepares to take action against gangs that use bank numbers to create misunderstandings. Meet Otaro World Import traffic numbers 2-111-1111 and 2-777-7777, similar to Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank. Origin from South Africa The service has been suspended. Mr. Pachara Naripthaphan, Advisor to the Chairman Office of the Broadcasting Commission National Television and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) · Acting as the spokesperson for the NBTC Chairman on technology, business development and government policy, revealed that as the Prime Minister has given the policy to the NBTC to expedite problem resolution. Call center gangs defraud the public. Recently, the NBTC has investigated Otaro World Corporation Company Limited, a provider of international direct dial (IDD) services, because it was found that there was traffic from the company. Send to other service providers Using the phone numbers 2-111-1111 and 2-777-7777, which are similar to Krungthai Bank phone numbers. and Siam Commer cial Bank Mr. Pachara said that the NBTC's investigation found that Otaro World Company received VoIP through the internet network. From two foreign business partners: 1. SNI COMMUNICATION PRIVATE LIMITED and 2. CREATIVE GLOBAL NETWORKS PTE.LTD., which is a South African number starting with 27 when bringing traffic into Thailand. The next process is to add the number 0 to the front. be mistaken for the numbers 02-111-1111 and 02-777-7777. Such action is considered that the company is bringing traffic into Thailand. To be able to call fixed telephone users and/or mobile phones within the country. Therefore, even though the company is the recipient of a telecommunications business license from the NBTC, if the company provides services beyond the scope permitted by the NBTC, it may be considered a service. Telecommunications without permission from the NBTC is considered an offense under Section 67 (3) of the Telecommunications Business Act 2001. However, even though Otaro World Company has explained that it is not involved and has suspended traffic from the said number, the NBTC has found that there is still traffic coming from abroad. which appears the same number many times This may cause confusion for domestic users. It may be considered a behavior that induces, deceives and causes people to believe in the nature of a criminal. Mr. Pachara further said that the NBTC has gathered evidence both from sending a team of officials. Inspected the establishment of Otaro World Corporation Co., Ltd. and asked the company to send clarification information to the NBTC. If found to have actually committed a crime, legal action will be taken to the utmost. 'The NBTC would like to warn that no one should use the telecommunications network. or use the internet network of the licensee to conduct business illegally or disseminate information that may conflict with public order or good morals. and must support government and private agencies in any action To protect the rights of consumers and the safety of citizens is the mo st important thing,' Mr. Pachara said. Source: Thai News Agency