Charity scams, fake apps, and unauthorized health groups lead to losses and raise concerns over digital security in Vietnam.

Swindling people who want to borrow money online by using simple procedures and appropriating assets is one of three fraudulent tricks the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has issued warnings about recently.

Fraudulent websites and online loan scams are becoming increasingly prevalent, with authorities recording over 125,000 fraudulent websites in Vietnam as of September 2024.

Impersonating state agencies to appropriate people’s assets continued to be the burning issue related to online scams in the September 30-October 6 week.

As online impersonation scams continue to rise, Vietnam’s Information Safety Department (Ministry of Information and Communications) has issued new warnings about this growing threat in the cyber landscape.

The Authority of Information Security (AIS) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has warned that scammers are using the names and images of major enterprises and brands to create fake sale promotions.

With only 682 fraud-related accounts remaining, the implementation of biometric authentication has proven effective in reducing payment fraud incidents across the country.

Vietnam’s National Cybersecurity Center warns TikTok users of a new phishing scam that uses fake app updates to steal personal data and control devices.

Despite claims of backing from Microsoft and Google, both companies have confirmed that they have no relationship with MetaHub Finance, a project currently under scrutiny for potential multi-level marketing schemes involving cryptocurrency.

In a recent report from the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnamese citizens are warned about three rising online scams: fake gaming websites, fraudulent traffic fine notifications, and online job scams.

A new report from the Authority of Information Security highlights six prevalent online scams, from charity fraud following Typhoon Yagi to deepfake cryptocurrency schemes targeting users globally.

More and more scams, in which scammers advertise phony investment opportunities, promising high returns with low or no risk, have been reported recently. The fraudulent acts are mostly committed via social networks.

Scammers at this time of year, before school starts, are sending fraudulent messages to trick students out of money.

Hanoi Police on August 23 issued a warning that scammers are impersonating economic groups and businesses with the aim of swindling and appropriating people's assets by inviting them to take part in investment and recruitment campaigns.

As online scams continue to rise, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has identified five "hot spots" in the online space where Vietnamese internet users need to be vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraud.

The National Cybersecurity Association has launched the nTrust app, allowing Vietnamese citizens to download and use this free tool to protect their phones and join the community against fraud.

Since July 1, banks have had the right to block and close accounts if they find signs of fraud.

On July 17, the Authority of Information Security and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced the launch of the “Identifying Scams” campaign in Vietnam for 2024.

According to the Department of Information Security (Ministry of Information and Communications), five notable online scam tactics have emerged in Vietnam and worldwide in the second week of July 2024.