Vietnam fraud alerts: scams, deepfakes, apps & SMS threats

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1. about 6 hours ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Vietnam police warn of malicious apps and image scams on social media

   Vietnam police warned that scammers impersonating officials use fake app links and image‑sending tricks on Zalo, Messenger and Telegram to steal OTPs, banking data and money, urging only official app downloads.

2. 2 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Vietnam police warn of new SMS scams promising fake account balances

   Vietnamese police in Phú Thọ and Gia Lai alert citizens to data‑leak‑driven fraud and new SMS scams that promise fake account balances and lure users to malicious sites.

3. 4 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   SeABank warns of AI deepfake phone scams targeting Vietnamese customers

   SeABank alerts Vietnamese clients to AI‑deepfake phone scams that impersonate relatives or officials, urging verification and caution before transferring money or sharing security codes.

4. 10 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Zalo and Messenger Users Urged to Verify Recipients Before Sending Photos

   Experts tell Zalo and Messenger users to verify recipients, avoid sharing sensitive images, and not rely on unsend features.

5. 10 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Vietnam police urge public after online sales scam and bank transfer error

   Vietnam police investigate an online sales scam in Hung Yen where buyers were defrauded of plant payments, and a separate case where a man returned a mistakenly received 40 million VND to its sender, urging the

6. 11 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Vietnam police bust land‑document loan scams in Nghệ An and Đà Nẵng

   Vietnam police and banks halted two loan frauds: a VND 100 million scam in Nghệ An and a VND 835 million scam in Đà Nẵng, leading to the arrest of a suspect and prevention of further loss.

7. 13 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Vietnam accelerates land data database, volunteers aid in Hanoi and police warn of scams in Quang Ninh

   Vietnam pushes a national land‑data overhaul: Hanoi mobilises volunteers and task forces to speed up record cleaning, while Quảng Ninh police warn of scams exploiting the initiative.

8. 16 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Vietnam Police Warn of Impersonation Scam Calls

   Vietnam police warn citizens against scam calls impersonating authorities that demand app installation to steal data and money; they advise verification, avoiding unknown apps, and reporting incidents.

9. 17 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Vietnam police and Agribank stop 250 million VND phone scam

   Vietnam police and Agribank halted a phone‑scam that would have taken 250 million VND from a 74‑year‑old woman in Nghệ An, preserving the funds.

10. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam Police Warn of SIM‑Hijacking Scam Targeting Digital Transactions

    Vietnam’s Phú Thọ police warn of a SIM‑hijacking scam that steals personal data, hijacks phone numbers to intercept OTPs, and bypasses biometric security, urging users not to share IDs, avoid unknown callers,‑‑

11. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Vietnam police issue warnings on online marketplace and SMS scams

    Vietnam police in Hưng Yên and Cà Mau warned consumers about online marketplace fraud and SMS phishing that lure victims with cheap goods or fake bank offers, urging verification, no advance payments and prompt

12. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam police caution against sharing sensitive images on Zalo and Messenger

    Vietnam police warn that sending or forwarding sensitive images or videos via Zalo or Messenger can lead to 10‑20 million VND fines and possible criminal charges, urging people not to store or share such media.

13. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Lam Dong police urge victims of fake hotel booking scams to report transfers

    Lam Dong police warn that fake online hotel booking sites are stealing bank transfers and OTPs, and urge affected users to keep evidence and report to police.

14. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam Police Warn of Urgent Scam Calls Targeting Da Lat Residents

    Vietnam's Da Lat police warn residents that urgent‑sounding texts and calls are scams designed to pressure money transfers or personal data; they urge people to pause, verify information and never share OTPs or

15. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police alert fraud schemes targeting criminal record certificate applicants

    Vietnam police warn that fraudsters impersonating officials and using AI are stealing money and personal data from people applying for criminal‑record certificates, urging victims to report.

16. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police warn of fraud schemes impersonating officials, costing victims over 100 million VND

    Vietnam police reported two scams where imposters posing as military or government officials persuaded victims to transfer 168 million VND and over 122 million VND before authorities intervened and issued caut‑

17. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Vietnam ramps up data protection and land record cleaning efforts

    Vietnam police warn against sharing ID photos on Zalo/Messenger after fraud cases, while Hanoi pushes to clean and standardise data for over 1.3 million land parcels.

18. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Vietnam police warn of transfer‑speaker and deposit scams

    Vietnam police warn citizens against scams using fake transport contracts, impersonated officials and fraudulent transfer‑speaker installations, urging people not to share OTPs or personal data and to report‑s

19. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Tuyen Quang police thwart 136 million‑dong Zalo fraud scheme

    Tuyen Quang police stopped two Zalo‑based scams, preventing the loss of 136 million VND and warning residents against online fraud.

20. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Hanoi police alert public to new Zalo and Facebook construction material fraud

    Hanoi police warn of a June 2026 online scam on Zalo and Facebook where a fraudster used real warehouse details to steal 17.65 million VND from a buyer of construction materials.

21. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam police warn of Zalo scams impersonating officials

    Vietnam police warn citizens that scammers on Zalo impersonate officials to steal personal data and money, urging verification through official channels.

22. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Hai Phong Social Insurance warns of phone and Zalo scams

    Hai Phong Social Insurance warns that scammers posing as officials use phone and Zalo to steal assets, urging citizens to avoid unknown links and not share personal data.

23. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Vietnam Police Warn Against Zalo Scams Involving Personal Documents

    Vietnam police halted a Zalo‑based fraud, urging the public not to share personal IDs, bank details or OTPs with unknown callers posing as officials.

24. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Zalo users warned of remote monitoring signs and security steps

    Zalo accounts may be remotely accessed; signs are strange logins and message changes. Users should check device lists, log out unknown devices, enable OTP two‑factor authentication, and use PIN‑protected hidden

25. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Da Nang police warn citizens of Zalo account hijacking scams

    Da Nang police alert residents that scammers are hijacking Zalo accounts to solicit money and spread harmful links, urging users to avoid unknown links and enable two‑factor authentication.

26. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    An Giang police warn of AI‑enhanced Zalo scams targeting trusted users

    An Giang police alert that fraudsters hijack Zalo accounts, using fake links and AI deepfakes to trick victims into money transfers.

27. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    An Giang police warn of AI‑deepfake Zalo account scams

    An Giang police urge users to beware AI‑deepfake Zalo scams that hijack accounts and demand money.

28. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Zalo users urged to delete five common scam message types

    Zalo users warned of five scam message types that can steal data and money; delete them immediately.

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