Fake news! Registration open for new 10,000 baht digital wallet

The Ministry of the Digital Economy and Society (DE) has published the results of the investigation and notification of the Anti-Fake News Center about fake news. Between 1-7 November 2024, 854,009 incoming messages were detected, with a total of 579 messages requiring verification.

Among the fake news that received major attention this week, it was found to be news about government agencies. and government policy Especially related to digital wallet projects. and social security rights Both in opening loans and the issue of medical treatment rights that affect the majority of society create misunderstanding create concern and can damage property and personal information

For the top 10 news stories that received the most public attention, they are:

Number 1 : Subject: Krung Thai Bank Registration open for new 10,000 baht digital wallet

2nd Place: Krung Thai Bank Story Submit documents to report irregularities found in the Krung NEXT application.

Number 3: Topic: People with insurance can borrow Social Security money through the Carroll Reyes page.

Number 4 : A story about a textbook that cures cancer in 6 days.

Number 5: Topic: 70 private hospitals are preparing to withdraw from a contract with Social Security. Because the current rate of pay does not reflect costs, it causes a loss.

Number 6: Category 4 typhoon in Paet Riu area, Bangkok and surrounding areas.

Number 7: Subject: Government Lottery Office Issue a courier document stating the numbers before the draw date.

Number 8: Theme: Click on the link to edit the application. The government is involved in steps 3 and 4.

Number 9: Subject: Thailand Post sent an email to update billing information. request that a new parcel be delivered

Number 10: Topic: Selling special price tickets with unlimited travel on all types of public transport in Bangkok. and surrounding areas for 6 months

While the fake news has the most people’s interest out of the top 10 rankings, it was found that 8 news stories were related to government agencies and government projects, all of which influenced the public. cause misunderstanding Anxiety For news related to government projects especially state financial institutions Social security rights and news about the digital wallet project can cause people Being a criminal victim It can damage both property and personal information . which has a wide impact on people across the country If it is shared and forwarded in society.

For number 1 on “Krung Thai Bank Open registration for digital wallet 10,000 baht, new round” said Ministry of DE We checked the truth together with Krung Thai Bank. Ministry of Finance Found as false information The bank has not registered to open any digital wallets. It is the action of a fraudster who secretly refers to Krungthai Bank to create unrest among the people

Therefore, we would like to remind people to be careful when filling in their information and not to click on strange links. suspicious, sent from an unknown source For interested citizens, they can get information from Krungthai Bank at www.krungthai.com or contact the Krungthai Information Center 02-111-1111 or contact via Facebook: Krungthai Care.

Regarding fake news, number 2 “Krung Thai Bank Submit documents to report irregularities found in Krung NEXT application by Ministry of DE It is coordinated by Krung Thai Bank Ministry of Finance Air detected as false information This action is the action of a fraudster who falsely refers to Krungthai Bank without permission. This document is a fake document that was not issued by Krung Thai Bank at all. Therefore, we would like to warn people to be careful when filling in information and not to click on strange links. suspicious, sent from an unknown source