{"id":92944,"date":"2026-08-11T21:40:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktclogistics.co.th\/?p=92944"},"modified":"2026-11-04T23:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:09:53","slug":"cheat-by-using-cargo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktclogistics.co.th\/en\/cheat-by-using-cargo\/","title":{"rendered":"Import-Export Scams: Common Tricks and How to Protect Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Import-export scams and fake overseas parcel tricks<\/h2>\n<p>Scammers now often use customs procedures and international shipping as a cover to deceive people. They take advantage of the public&#8217;s unfamiliarity with import and export processes to build stories that persuade victims to transfer money for fees, duties or taxes that do not exist.<\/p>\n<h2>Common import-export scam patterns<\/h2>\n<p>The most common scam today is the &#8220;romance scam&#8221;, built through social media. The scammer uses a fake identity as an attractive foreigner and builds trust with the victim, then follows these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Claims to send a valuable gift:<\/strong> the scammer says they have sent a parcel, gift, cash or valuables by sea or air through an overseas carrier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creates fake shipping proof:<\/strong> sends photos of a parcel, receipts or a self-made fake air waybill to &#8220;prove&#8221; the goods have been shipped.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poses as an official or carrier:<\/strong> another scammer then makes contact, pretending to be a customs officer or logistics company, saying the parcel is stuck at customs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demands payment of fees:<\/strong> claims that duty, a fine, parcel insurance or a customs handling fee must be paid before the goods can be released.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key warning signs of an import-export scam<\/h2>\n<p>Businesses and individuals can protect themselves by watching for these signs:<\/p>\n<h3>1. The payment account is in a personal name<\/h3>\n<p>For genuine customs duties or shipping charges, the receiving account is always in the name of a government agency (the Customs Department) or a properly registered logistics company. <strong>If the account is in a personal name, assume it is a scam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>2. Shipping documents look edited<\/h3>\n<p>Scammers&#8217; bills of lading or air waybills often have pasted-in logos, uneven text or data that does not match real carrier systems, and the tracking number cannot be checked on the carrier&#8217;s official website.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Contact through private channels<\/h3>\n<p>Scammers usually use private messaging apps such as LINE or WhatsApp to chase payments, and they pressure victims with deadlines, claiming the goods will be seized or there will be legal trouble if the money is not sent in time.<\/p>\n<h2>Facts about customs procedures and overseas parcels<\/h2>\n<p>To avoid falling for these tricks, understand how the standard process works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thai Customs never asks for payment into personal accounts:<\/strong> customs duties on international postal parcels must be paid at the customs or post office counter, or through government payment systems only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real shipments can be tracked:<\/strong> standard international carriers always have tracking on their official websites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Importing large amounts of cash is legally restricted:<\/strong> hiding large amounts of foreign currency in a parcel is illegal and cannot be done through ordinary carriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to do if you suspect a scam<\/h2>\n<p>If you are contacted about a stuck parcel and asked to transfer money:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do not transfer any money, especially to a personal account.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for the tracking number and check it on the carrier&#8217;s official website.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Thai Customs Call Center 1164 or the named customs checkpoint directly.<\/li>\n<li>If you are sure it is a scam, keep the chat records, documents and account numbers and report it to the police.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have questions about import-export customs procedures, or want shipping documents checked, contact KTC Global Logistics at 02-286-1967 or LINE: @ktclogistics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-services\">\n<h3>Related services<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ktclogistics.co.th\/en\/services\/customs-clearance\/\">Import and export customs clearance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ktclogistics.co.th\/en\/services\/register-paperless\/\">Thai Customs registration (Paperless)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ktclogistics.co.th\/en\/services\/import-service\/\">Import services to Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/ktclogistics.co.th\/en\/import-procedure-thailand\/\">7 steps to import commercial goods into Thailand<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Import-export scams and fake overseas parcel tricks Scammers now often use customs procedures and international shipping as a cover to deceive people. They take advantage of the public&#8217;s unfamiliarity with import and export processes to build stories that persuade victims to transfer money for fees, duties or taxes that do not exist. 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