Thai police warn Liverpool fans not to fall for Alonso scam

Xabi Alonso (middle) arrives to attend a court hearing for tax evasion in Madrid on January 22, 2019. Thai police have warned Liverpool fans not to fall for online scammers impersonating Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer. — AFP

BANGKOK: Thai police have warned Liverpool fans not to fall for online scammers impersonating Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, hotly tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer.

The Central Investigation Bureau told supporters to watch out for a viral message purporting to show the Spaniard's Instagram account asking for donations of 300 baht (RM40) to help pay his air fare.