Asia scam losses reach US$136.5 billion as gangs use AI, survey says
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A regional survey presented at an anti-scam summit in Bangkok on 10 and 11 Nov estimated scam losses in Asia at US$136.5 billion over 12 months across 13 markets, including Thailand. Organisers said gangs increasingly use AI. A separate report estimated Thai consumers lost 65.86 billion baht to scams.
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Why it matters
A separate report said 79% of Thai adults had come across a scam, up from 72% in 2025. Facebook and LINE were the most common first points of contact.
Key dates
- 10–11 NovGlobal Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2026 held in Bangkok, where the survey results were presented.
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