Gia Lai Police issue urgent advice to combat cyber fraud

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have issued urgent guidance for citizens to mitigate financial losses during the first 30 minutes after discovering a potential cyber fraud incident. Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated methods, including impersonating police, prosecutors, courts, or bank employees, and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to forge voices and images to deceive victims.

To limit damages, officials recommend several immediate actions: first, cease all transactions and stop communicating with the suspect to avoid further requests for money or sensitive data like OTP codes and passwords. Second, contact banks immediately through official channels to request transaction freezes, card blocks, or electronic banking suspensions. Providing transaction details, such as time, amount, and recipient accounts, is critical for potential investigation. Finally, users should promptly change passwords to protect accounts from unauthorized access.