Thai PM says she nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam

Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn reveals scam attempt asking her for ‘a donation’

Paetongtarn Shinawatra also spoke at a meeting of Asean digital ministers where she called for region-wide efforts to fight online scams.

Thailand's prime minister was the victim of a telephone scam and was close to being duped. She believes AI was used to imitate the voice of a foreign leader. It was only when she was urged to donate money that she caught suspicion.

Thailand's Prime Minister Targeted By AI Phone Scam Mimicking World Leaders

Phone scams are a significant issue in India and other parts of the world, with numerous reports about call centres operating from the country and scamming people, often by impersonating government officials or tech support, to trick victims into sending money; they frequently cover news stories about these scams, including busts by police and warnings about new tactics used by fraudsters. Typically, these calls target ordinary people, but Thail…

Thai PM Says She Was Target of Foreign Leader Phone Scam

Thai premier avoids AI-induced voice scam that posed as foreign leader

‘I want to warn people that I, myself, almost fell victim. This matter is important,’ Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra warns against scammers - Anadolu Ajansı

Even world leaders receive scam calls. Just ask Thailand’s prime minister

We are all vulnerable to the rapid spread of phone scams – including, it seems, world leaders. Thailand’s prime minister has revealed she got a call from an AI system, demanding money in the voice of another famous head of government.