As online scams continue to spread using various images, a post recently claimed that Phnom Penh International Airport is organizing an annual sale of unclaimed luggage. This post has attracted significant attention from social media users in Cambodia. However, our investigation has confirmed that this claim is nothing more than an online scam.
Social Media Claim
A recent social media post claimed that Phnom Penh International Airport is holding a sale of unclaimed luggage for 8,400 riel. This post has been widely shared on social media and has attracted the attention of many Facebook users.
Below is an image from the original post, which states that “Phnom Penh International Airport is organizing its annual luggage sale with no compensation required.”
Given the claim’s extensive dissemination and the considerable attention it has received from the internet community, we believed it was necessary to perform a fact-check on the above subject.
Fact Check
Fact Crescendo Cambodia questioned the validity of this claim and began verifying the facts using recent information and explanations from Cambodia’s Cybercrime Department.
On February 21, 2025, the Anti Cyber Crime Department’s Facebook page warned users about a phishing scam. This warning came at the same time as the widespread post about the alleged annual sale at Phnom Penh International Airport at a low price.
Below is a screenshot from the Facebook page, which states: “Recently, the Anti Cyber Crime Department noticed that an anonymous person posted a scam on Facebook with the intent to steal our private information and hack accounts to commit other crimes unknowingly.”
Anti Cyber Crime Department | Archived Link
The above claim was also denied by the Cambodia Airports in an official notice on March 4, 2025. They confirmed that the post is false and misleading to the public.
Below is an official notice issued by the Cambodia Airports communications team.
Below is a screenshot from a Facebook page falsely claiming that “Phnom Penh International Airport is clearing its warehouse and selling items for 8,400 riel.”
Similarly, the above case was also reported on local news websites such as Fresh News (archived link), AMS (archived link), and Khmer Times (archived link). These reports confirmed that the claim about Phnom Penh International Airport clearing its warehouse and selling items for 8,400 riel is false.
Below is a comparison between the photo circulated on social media and the original photo.
The Cybercrime Department has previously warned about various online scams. Recently, they also issued an alert about phishing scams, where fraudulent links are used to deceive users. This warning aims to help all technology users stay vigilant.
How to protect yourself from online scams:
- Never share your password with anyone.
- Keep your personal information secure.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links.
Please read more details about our verification through the link below:
- Marshall Products Exploited in Social Media Phishing Scams,
- Lost Luggage Scam at Major Airports Resurfaces: Travelers Beware,
- A message asking users to verify their bank account is a scam,
- A Scam of French Donation Spreading on Telegram.
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Conclusion
Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that the above claim is false. Phnom Penh International Airport does not have its own annual sales program, and the Department of Anti-Technology Crime has found that such advertising is a scam.
Title:Lost Luggage Scam Alert at Phnom Penh International Airport
Fact Check By: Kakada SimResult: False
