new types of scams

Update news new types of scams

Online scam surge in Vietnam: 9,700 reports in two weeks

From impersonating government entities to fraudulent online sales, cyber scams in Vietnam are on the rise, warns the Department of Information Security.

New biometric verification scam targets bank customers in Vietnam

In its recent "Weekly News" summary, the MIC's Cybersecurity Authority pointed out that online fraud via mobile applications is becoming increasingly prevalent.

Central bank urges efforts to prevent trading of student bank accounts

The State Bank of Vietnam has sent a document to provincial and municipal people’s committees encouraging efforts to prevent the trading of students’ payment accounts.

100 people in central province scammed over $176,000 in working abroad scheme

About 100 residents in Quang Ngai are seeking assistance from authorities after being scammed out of US$176,140 when registering to work abroad.

More people report losses from online financial investments

Scammers have appropriated billions of dong by tricking people into making financial investments online.

Ministry warns residents to be vigilant over phone, social media scams

Fraudsters continuously call the victims claiming to be officials at the local people’s committee.

Labourers seeking work abroad face online fraud

Labourers seeking to work abroad should exercise caution and do not trust any job offers made on online platforms, warned by the Department of Overseas Labour.

SSC warns investors of fake documents

The State Securities Commission (SSC) on July 3 warned investors that there are forged documents to deceive investors, specifically the fake certificate of registration of establishment of public funds issued on May 10, 2023.

Citizens warned of latest dangerous scamming tricks

The HCMC Department of Public Security has informed that scammers have recently used new tricks to appropriate money, gravely affecting the security of the society.