The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (ThaiSEC) has issued a public warning regarding scammers who are impersonating its online financial education course. The regulator urged the public not to click on any fraudulent links claiming to offer enrollment in the program.

ThaiSEC identified the targeted program as its "Financial Investment Knowledge Model" online course. According to the warning, scammers are using fake links to mislead individuals into enrolling in a fraudulent imitation of the course. These deceptive activities pose a significant risk to people seeking credible financial education and undermine the integrity of the SEC's legitimate educational initiatives. Such impersonation schemes typically aim to harvest personal information, redirect victims to fraudulent investment platforms, or extract payments under the guise of course fees.

The SEC called on anyone who encounters such scams to report them directly to the agency's hotline at 1207, pressing extension 22. The regulator emphasized that its official course can only be accessed through the SEC's verified website, not through unsolicited links.

ThaiSEC shared the warning through its official account on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ThaiSEC_News/status/2083022550117032370

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission is the government agency responsible for regulating the country's securities and futures markets, as well as overseeing digital asset businesses operating in Thailand. Its mandate includes ensuring fair trading practices, protecting investors, and overseeing financial education offerings provided to the public. The current warning falls within this protective mandate, as the agency works to shield individuals from deceptive practices that exploit its name and reputation.

The impersonation scam reflects a broader pattern across Southeast Asia in which fraudsters leverage the credibility of government agencies and financial institutions to target individuals interested in investment education. Thailand has seen a rise in financial fraud complaints in recent years, prompting regulators to intensify public awareness campaigns. ThaiSEC's advisory underscores the importance of verifying the authenticity of any educational program or investment-related communication before engaging with it.

Members of the public are advised to access the SEC's official course and announcements only through the regulator's verified channels and to remain cautious of any unsolicited links or enrollment offers claiming affiliation with ThaiSEC.

Source: Coinfomania