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.

Recently, Vietnam has seen the proliferation of "junk" bank accounts. These accounts are officially registered but sold to fraudsters for prices ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million VND.

Vietcombank has warned about a new form of fraud, impersonating bank staff to support biometric updates, to steal banking details.

Discover how one man lost nearly 10 billion VND ($425,000) in a dropshipping scam and learn how to protect yourself from similar traps.

In its bulletins about online scams released recently, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has repeatedly warned about impersonation scams. The bulletin for June 10-16 showed the most common types of fraud.

Scams involving fake public service software registration and quick investment profits are well-known and continuously warned against by authorities, yet people continue to lose their assets to these schemes.

The growing threat of online scams in Vietnam has prompted experts to warn citizens about the significant financial losses they could face, urging stricter security measures to protect individuals from falling victim to the schemes.