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VN man arrested for $5.2mil. scam after return from Cambodia's cybercrime hub

Police say the 28-year-old ran fake websites and used 12 bank accounts to steal billions from unsuspecting victims.

Hanoi woman scammed out of USD 28,000 in fake VIP ticket commission scheme

The scam began with minor payouts and escalated to a fake VIP ticket distribution scheme, prompting a police investigation.

Mother loses over $52,000 to deepfake scam impersonating daughter on Viber

A Hanoi woman was tricked into transferring more than 1.3 billion VND after receiving fake messages and a video call from what appeared to be her daughter.

Two arrested in Facebook impersonation scam that stole nearly US$60,000

Victims were tricked into sending large sums under the guise of currency exchanges.

Residents claim loss of 4 houses, billions of dong due to 'bride export' scheme

Dozens of people in Hai Duong face the risk of losing hundreds of billions of VND after trusting a scheme to "export" brides and send workers to South Korea.

Cambodian scam hub exposed: Vietnamese victims betrayed by their own

Heartbreaking details emerge as Vietnamese nationals con fellow countrymen in cross-border fraud operations.

How Vietnamese police stormed a notorious scam den in Cambodia

Lai Chau Police and Cambodian authorities dismantled a sophisticated transnational scam network in a high-risk operation.

Vietnam-Cambodia police cooperation busts cross-border car scam ring

The international crackdown led to the arrest of a tech mastermind and his accomplices, recovering millions in stolen funds.

How leaked data led to a spike in fake shipper scams in Vietnam

Personal information obtained through data leaks is being exploited by scammers posing as delivery personnel.

Online shamans scam victims with fake ‘love charms,’ earning up to $2,800/month

A fraudulent group in Hoa Binh used social media to sell fake ‘love charms,’ tricking victims into sending clothing and money for staged rituals. Authorities are investigating the scam.

Online scammers shift focus to government service users, cyber fraud on the rise

Cybercriminals in Vietnam are increasingly targeting public service users by impersonating government agencies. Experts warn that AI-powered scams will rise sharply in 2025.

Inside the 7-day psychological trap: How scammers steal millions

Cybercriminals are using AI to create fake identities and trick victims into losing millions. Learn how to protect yourself.

Experts warn: 90% of Pi Network investors could lose money

Pi Network has attracted widespread interest, but experts warn against betting too much on an uncertain future.

VN online education scam exposed: Fake courses sold to over 3,600 victims

Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on an online education scam that defrauded over 3,600 people. Find out how the scam worked and what’s next.

Fake Pi cryptocurrencies emerge - how to avoid scams when buying Pi tokens

Fake Pi cryptocurrencies are appearing on unverified exchanges, misleading investors. Experts warn against buying Pi tokens from unauthorized sources to avoid financial losses.

Cybercriminals use AI to create realistic scams on Airbnb, TikTok, and Telegram

Cybercriminals are using AI to create fake websites mimicking Airbnb, TikTok, and Telegram, making scams harder to detect. Learn how to protect your personal data.

Over 2,000 victims fall for fake zero-interest loan scam in Ho Chi Minh City

A fraudulent loan scheme in Ho Chi Minh City tricked over 2,000 victims into paying fake insurance fees, resulting in nearly $175,000 in losses before authorities intervened.

How a fake Google Maps rating job cost a Vietnamese woman $8,000

Cybercrime investigators in Vietnam have arrested 15 individuals linked to an international scam network that has stolen billions of VND from victims. The fraudulent scheme involved fake work-from-home opportunities that required upfront payments.

Tourism authority urges businesses to combat rising online booking scams

Tourism service businesses are required to regularly review and promptly detect fraudulent information platforms and fake social media pages impersonating their businesses, which they need to report to the authorities.

Vietnam dismantles massive transnational scam, arrests 56 fraudsters

A high-profile international operation led by Vietnamese and foreign police successfully broke up a scam network that defrauded thousands of victims through Bitcoin and TikTok task scams.