By Dexerto | Created at 2026-08-21 16:27:39 | Updated at 2026-08-21 17:31:35
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An 11-year-old Pokemon card collector reportedly lost more than $30,000 after paying a seller to secure a rare card that was never delivered.
The boy is one of at least 25 people in Thailand who have filed complaints over an alleged Pokemon card scam that authorities say has cost victims more than 5 million baht, or roughly $152,000, combined.
According to Malay Mail, citing the Bangkok Post, the victims filed complaints with Bangkok’s Economic Crime Suppression Division over their dealings with a man identified only as “Mr Mor.”
The seller allegedly gained the trust of collectors by successfully sourcing rare Pokemon cards and other collectibles from overseas before accepting increasingly expensive orders.
Seller allegedly disappeared after large Pokemon card orders
Victims claim Mr Mor initially delivered genuine products as promised, helping him build a reputation among collectors and encouraging customers to recommend him to others.
A 15-year-old trader told authorities that problems began after customers started placing larger orders. The seller allegedly blamed delays on customs, taxes and other import issues before eventually cutting off contact and closing the Facebook page he had used to conduct business.
Pexels The 11-year-old reportedly transferred more than 1 million baht while attempting to purchase a highly sought-after Pokemon card but never received it.
Another collector, aged 23, claimed to have lost around 640,000 baht after completing multiple successful transactions with the seller. Before contact stopped, the man was allegedly offered the chance to purchase a rare Umbreon card for below its usual market price.
Trading card event organizer Chatchanapong Kaewthong said collectors should verify a seller’s history, the origin of high-value cards and previous transactions before transferring large amounts of money.
Consumer advocate Tankhun Jitt-itsara, who accompanied the victims when they filed their complaints, has also called on authorities to locate the alleged seller and determine whether there are additional victims.
High-value Pokemon cards have increasingly become targets for fraud. In July, a man was arrested after allegedly using fake cryptocurrency to steal a Pokemon card worth more than $24,000.
Earlier in 2026, three suspects were also arrested over an alleged $320,000 Pokemon card scam in which bags filled with paper were reportedly used in place of cash.
