An Giang Police warn of fake online wedding invitation scams

Police in My Thoi Ward, An Giang Province, have issued a warning regarding a fraudulent scheme involving fake online wedding invitations. Scammers are using Facebook and Zalo to distribute malicious links, often by hijacking existing accounts or creating fake ones to send wedding invites.

When users click these links, they are directed to fraudulent websites that request login credentials, phone numbers, or OTP codes. Some links also trick users into downloading malicious applications that gain access to messages, contacts, and accessibility permissions on mobile devices. This allows criminals to steal security information and perform unauthorized bank transactions.

Authorities advise citizens not to click on suspicious links, not to provide OTP codes, and to verify information before acting. If a user suspects they have been compromised, they should immediately disconnect the infected device from the internet, contact their bank to freeze accounts, change passwords using a secure device, and report the incident to the nearest police station.