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Vietnam fraud alerts: messaging, banking & loan scams

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Latest: Hai Phong Police warn of Mid-Autumn Festival phishing scams

Since early July 2026, Vietnamese authorities have issued nationwide warnings regarding evolving fraud tactics involving messaging, banking, and government impersonation. Previous warnings highlighted Caller ID spoofing,

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Vietnam police continue recovering mistaken transfers

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Latest: Man in Gia Lai returns 500 million VND accidental bank transfer

Vietnamese police have been working with banks nationwide to locate senders, verify erroneous electronic transfers and arrange refunds. Starting in mid‑June, officers in provinces such as An Giang, Rạch Giá, Điện Biên, P

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Vietnam expands online fraud and impersonation crackdown

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Latest: Vietnam authorities warn of scams impersonating community and charity events

Vietnam’s anti-fraud campaign, launched in July 2025, has broadened to cover a range of online scams and impersonation schemes. In July 2026, police investigated 40 holiday-contract fraud cases, prosecuting 525 suspects

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Traffic accidents and safety incidents in Vietnam

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Vietnam reports multiple fatal traffic and tree-felling accidents

Vietnam has experienced a series of fatal traffic accidents and safety-related incidents across multiple provinces. Initial reports detailed several collisions, including a truck and motorbike accident in Dong Nai that

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Vietnam social media regulation and influencer crackdown

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Latest: Vietnam authorities crack down on social media fraud and misinformation

Vietnam is evaluating new social media regulations aimed at protecting minors under 16. Proposed measures include technical solutions to prevent children from posting, commenting, or sharing content to mitigate risks suc

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Vietnam police residency, drug & counterfeit crackdown

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Latest: Vietnam law enforcement conducts widespread anti-drug operations

Vietnamese police have continued a series of enforcement sweeps targeting illegal residency, drug use and counterfeit trade. In late July 2026, inspectors in Thanh Hóa province checked 80 apartments and lodging sites, fi

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Vietnam-China cross-border law enforcement

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Latest: Vietnam police investigate illegal immigration and arson incidents

Vietnamese authorities have conducted several operations involving the apprehension of Chinese nationals, including fugitives and individuals attempting illegal entry. In mid-August, Da Nang police, working with the Min

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Online impersonation scams in Vietnam

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Latest: Dak Lak Police warn of brand impersonation scams on Facebook

Police in various Vietnamese localities have issued warnings regarding different types of online impersonation scams. In early August, authorities in regions including Hải Phòng and Gia Lai warned citizens about fraudst

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Vietnamese authorities sanction dangerous TikTok livestreams

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Latest: Ho Chi Minh City police summon TikToker for dangerous livestreaming

Vietnamese authorities have taken action against TikTok creators for livestreaming hazardous content to increase social media engagement and monetization. In early August, police in Hưng Yên Province fined creator Vu Qu

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Vietnam fraud prosecutions

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Latest: Quang Ngai police prosecute woman for 1.7 billion VND fraud

In early August 2026, Vietnamese authorities intensified their crackdown on fraud. Police in the northern provinces arrested a cousin duo, Hoang Thi Ha Trang and Hoang Cham Anh, for a marriage‑fraud scheme that duped a C

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