Vietnam police warn of online fraud targeting bank deposits and TikTok Shop purchases

The Hanoi police have issued an urgent warning about fraudulent “internal savings” packages that promise unusually high interest rates of up to 20% per year. Scammers impersonate banks and financial institutions, create fake websites or social‑media pages, and lure victims to transfer money to personal accounts, share passwords, OTP codes or install unknown apps. Authorities advise the public to use only official banking apps or visit legitimate branches, to verify website domains, and to never provide personal security codes.

Separately, the Đồng Nai provincial police have cautioned residents about counterfeit TikTok Shop storefronts and fake customer‑service contacts. Criminals use attractive price offers, request prepaid deposits, and then claim transaction errors to compel further payments, sometimes stealing up to 30 million VND from victims. They also pose as delivery staff or “collaborators” promising high commissions. The police urge shoppers not to pay in advance, to verify shop information, avoid sharing OTPs or personal banking details, and to report any suspicious activity immediately.