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Vietnam fraud alerts: messaging, banking & identity scams

Overview

Since July 2026, Vietnamese authorities have issued nationwide warnings regarding evolving fraud tactics involving messaging, banking, and government impersonation. Tactics include Caller ID spoofing, deep-fake impersonations, and malware disguised as official applications. In August 2026, new threats emerged, including phishing scams in Ca Mau where criminals impersonate banks via SMS or Zalo to claim expiring reward points. In Quang Tri, scammers used accurate personal data from online purchases to impersonate delivery drivers and demand urgent transfers. Additionally, police in Hưng Yên and Lào Cai investigated money laundering linked to Facebook livestream scams involving fake lottery games. Authorities also warned of short-duration missed calls used to harvest voice data and verify active phone numbers. By September 2026, the scope expanded to include 25 scenarios, such as fraudulent job ads and fake cryptocurrency investments. Scammers increasingly utilized AI, including Deepfake and DeepVoice technologies, to mimic relatives or officials. Specific threats emerged involving the impersonation of Vietnam Electricity (EVN) via fake websites and malicious .apk files, as well as social media hijacking in Phu Tho where criminals intercepted legitimate bank transfers by monitoring hijacked accounts. In Ca Mau, scammers exploited digital transformation processes by impersonating land administration officers to target land use certificates. During September 2026, AI-driven fraud intensified. In Quang Ngai, criminals used AI to forge vehicle registration certificates for online transactions. Scammers also utilized Mid-Autumn Festival themes, sending physical parcels containing malicious QR codes to steal credentials or install malware. In Hanoi, investigators pursued the FTXF cryptocurrency scam, while police in Hai Phong deployed AI to analyze massive datasets to uncover illicit money flows. In late September, authorities dismantled an illegal debt collection ring in Ho Chi Minh City and an inter-provincial ring selling bank accounts in Tuyen Quang. In Phu Tho, officials were prosecuted for embezzling student meal funds.

Entities

Ministry of Public Security · Vietnam · Vietnam Social Security · Zalo · Hưng Yên Provincial Police

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Haiphong Police warn of VNeID identity system phishing website

    Haiphong police have warned of a fake VNeID website designed to steal personal data, bank credentials, and OTP codes through sophisticated phishing tactics.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Vietnam police warn of identity theft and VNeID scams

    Vietnamese police warn of rising scams involving fake VNeID websites, impersonation of officers, and malicious social insurance apps designed to steal personal data and drain bank accounts.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Vietnam Ministry of Public Security warns of biometric banking vulnerabilities

    Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security warns that criminals are bypassing bank facial recognition using static images, videos, and deepfakes to steal significant funds.

  4. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vietnam police warn of AI film and online loan scams

    Vietnamese police are warning citizens about digital scams involving fraudulent AI film apps and predatory online lending services that lead to financial loss and data theft.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Vietnam Cyber Security Department warns of phishing and SIM card fraud

    Vietnam's Cyber Security Department has warned of rising phishing scams using fake domains and the illegal trade of unregistered SIM cards to steal bank credentials and personal data.

  6. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam Social Security warns of fraudulent VssID app scams

    Vietnam Social Security warns of scammers impersonating officials to trick citizens into installing fake VssID apps to steal personal data and bank funds.

  7. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Hue City Police warn of Zalo scams targeting parents

    Hue City police warn of Zalo scams where fraudsters impersonate officers to steal data from parents by claiming children's electronic identity information requires urgent updates.

  8. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam police warn of social and health insurance scams

    Vietnamese police have warned of scams where criminals impersonate social and health insurance officials to steal data and money through fraudulent VNeID or VssID updates.

  9. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam Social Security warns of insurance-related phishing scams

    Vietnam Social Security warns of scammers impersonating officials to trick citizens into installing malware via Zalo to steal banking information and funds.

  10. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnamese police warn of QR code scams and POS misuse

    Vietnamese authorities are warning citizens about “quishing” scams via fraudulent QR codes and the illegal use of POS terminals to facilitate fake credit card transactions.

  11. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Vietnam authorities warn of social security and health insurance scams

    Vietnam authorities warn of sophisticated scams where criminals impersonate social security and police officials to steal personal data and money via malicious mobile applications.

  12. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Phu Tho police dismantle transnational money laundering ring

    Phu Tho police and Japanese authorities dismantled a transnational money laundering ring that defrauded Japanese businesses of 707 million Yen using bank impersonation and cryptocurrency.

  13. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Dien Bien Police warn of bank and authority impersonation scams

    Dien Bien Provincial Police have warned citizens against scammers impersonating banks or authorities to steal OTPs, passwords, and personal financial data.

  14. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Khanh Hoa Police warn of sophisticated Zalo impersonation scams

    Khanh Hoa police warn of Zalo scams where fraudsters use voice cloning and impersonation to trick victims into asking real relatives to transfer money to fraudulent bank accounts.

  15. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Phu Tho police warn of delivery driver impersonation scams

    Police in Phu Tho, Vietnam, are warning of a scam where criminals impersonate delivery drivers to steal personal data and money via suspicious links and fraudulent apps.

  16. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Police warn of electronic ID identity theft scams

    Police in Can Tho are warning citizens against scammers impersonating officers to steal electronic ID information and bank details through fake VNeID apps and malicious links.

  17. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Tay Ninh Police warn of social media impersonation scams

    Tay Ninh police warn of scammers hijacking social media accounts to impersonate friends and family, using personal details to craft convincing messages that request urgent money transfers.

  18. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Vietnam police crack down on bank account trading and biometric fraud

    Vietnamese police are cracking down on high-tech crimes involving the illegal sale of bank accounts and the use of malware to bypass biometric security, leading to numerous arrests and account freezes.

  19. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Hai Phong police warn of VNeID identity theft scams

    Hai Phong police are warning citizens against scammers impersonating officers to steal VNeID data and funds, while urging residents to proactively activate their electronic identification accounts.

  20. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Vietnam police warn of electricity utility impersonation scams

    Vietnamese police have warned of scammers impersonating electricity workers via phone, video calls, and home visits to steal personal data and money through fake bill notices and meter upgrade fees.

  21. [CRIME] 13 sources
    Vietnam police prosecute debt extortion, bank account and school fund fraud rings

    Vietnamese police have prosecuted multiple groups for various crimes, including an extortion ring disguised as a debt trading company, a bank account trafficking ring, and school meal fund embezzlement.

  22. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Vietnamese police warn of QR code scams in fraudulent gift parcels

    Vietnamese police warn of a scam where fraudsters send fake gift parcels containing malicious QR codes to steal personal data and bank funds via phishing websites and malware.

  23. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Vietnam police issue warnings on rising cybercrime and data theft

    Vietnamese police have issued urgent warnings against rising cybercrime, including identity theft, fraudulent calls impersonating telecom staff, and the misuse of AI and public WiFi to steal personal data.

  24. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam police warn of Mid-Autumn Festival QR code scams

    Vietnamese police warn of sophisticated scams using Mid-Autumn Festival gifts and QR codes to steal data and money through psychological manipulation and fake e-commerce platforms.

  25. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Vietnam police deploy AI to combat cybercrime and financial fraud

    Vietnamese police are deploying AI to track complex financial crimes, while authorities crack down on cryptocurrency scams and prevent phone-based fraud targeting citizens.

  26. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vietnam police warn of rising impersonation and seasonal scams

    Vietnamese police are warning against scammers impersonating officers to demand verification fees and fraudulent Mid-Autumn Festival gift programs designed to steal personal data and money.

  27. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Vietnam police warn of AI-driven vehicle registration and identity scams

    Vietnamese authorities warn of rising AI-driven scams, including forged vehicle registrations and sophisticated psychological manipulation used to defraud citizens via social media and deepfake technology.

  28. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Hai Phong Police warn of Mid-Autumn Festival phishing scams

    Hai Phong Police have warned of Mid-Autumn Festival scams on Zalo and Messenger, where criminals use fake charity programs and phishing links to steal personal and banking information.

  29. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam police warn of 25 cyber fraud scenarios

    Vietnamese police warn of 25 cyber fraud scenarios, including the use of AI, Deepfake, and DeepVoice technologies to impersonate officials and relatives to steal assets.

  30. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vietnam Social Security warns of impersonation and phishing scams

    Vietnam Social Security and police warn of scams where criminals impersonate officials to steal money via fake VssID links and unauthorized consultation hotlines.

  31. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Ca Mau Police warn of land certificate digitization scams

    Ca Mau Provincial Police warned of scammers impersonating land officials to steal assets by tricking citizens into downloading malicious apps under the guise of digitizing land use certificates.

  32. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Vietnam Electricity warns of fraudulent app and phishing website

    Vietnam Electricity has warned of a phishing scam using a fake website and a malicious ‘CSKH EVNSPC’ app to steal banking credentials and control mobile devices via malware.

  33. [CRIME] 5 sources
    BIDV warns of delivery personnel impersonation scams

    BIDV has warned of scammers impersonating delivery drivers to steal money through urgent payment requests and fraudulent links designed to harvest personal and banking data.

  34. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Vietnam police warn of Zalo scams using deepfakes

    Vietnamese police are warning Zalo users about sophisticated scams using deepfake technology and impersonation to steal money through urgent, fake requests from seemingly trusted friends and relatives.

  35. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Ca Mau police warn of sophisticated online fraud tactics

    Police in Ca Mau warn of increasingly sophisticated online scams that use psychological manipulation and impersonation of state authorities to defraud citizens.

  36. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Vietnam Electricity warns of fraudulent customer care app scam

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) warned of a cyber scam using fake ‘CSKH EVNSPC’ apps and websites to steal banking credentials and funds via malware and remote device control.

  37. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Phu Tho Police warn of social media bank transfer scams

    Phu Tho police warn of a social media scam where hackers hijack accounts to monitor chats and intercept bank transfers by impersonating participants and providing fraudulent payment details.

  38. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vietnamese police warn of sophisticated phone and digital scams

    Vietnamese police are warning citizens about sophisticated scams involving short-duration missed calls, voice analysis, and impersonation of officials to steal data and money.

  39. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Vietnam police warn of Caller ID Spoofing scams

    Vietnamese police warn of rising Caller ID Spoofing scams where criminals use VoIP and Telegram bots to impersonate banks and authorities to steal funds and OTP codes.

  40. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Quang Tri police warn of delivery driver impersonation scams

    Police in Quang Tri, Vietnam, are warning of scammers impersonating delivery drivers who use accurate order details to trick victims into making urgent fraudulent bank transfers.

  41. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Vietnamese police warn of phone scams using missed calls

    Vietnamese police warn against scam missed calls from prefixes 022, 024, and 028 used to harvest data and facilitate identity theft and voice impersonation.

  42. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Hưng Yên Police investigate money laundering linked to cyber fraud

    Hưng Yên and Lào Cai police are investigating a money laundering case involving bank accounts used by Chinese nationals to facilitate Facebook livestream scams and cyber fraud.

  43. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Quang Tri Police warn of delivery driver impersonation scam

    Quang Tri police warn of a sophisticated scam where fraudsters impersonate delivery drivers, using accurate order details to pressure victims into making urgent fraudulent bank transfers.

  44. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Ca Mau police warn of bank impersonation phishing scams

    Police in Ca Mau, Vietnam, have warned of a phishing scam where criminals impersonate banks via SMS and social media to steal account information through fake reward point redemption links.

  45. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    BIDV warns customers of fraudulent SMS phishing scams

    BIDV warns customers of phishing scams using fake SMS messages about rewards and refunds to steal banking credentials and assets via malicious links.

  46. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Vietnam authorities warn of phishing scams via SMS

    Vietnamese authorities have warned of phishing scams impersonating Vietnam Post and traffic police to steal personal data and money via fraudulent text messages and malicious links.

  47. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam Electricity launches new hotline and warns of impersonation scams

    Vietnam Electricity is launching a new 1558 customer service hotline and expanding its mobile app, while EVNHANOI warns customers of scammers impersonating staff to steal identity information.

  48. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Vietnam police warn of rising impersonation and cyber scams

    Vietnamese police are warning citizens against rising cyber scams where fraudsters impersonate officials via SMS and social media to steal personal data, bank credentials, and money.

  49. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Phu Tho police warn of fraudulent apps stealing bank funds

    Phu Tho police warn of scammers impersonating government officials to trick citizens into downloading malicious apps that steal bank credentials and OTPs via phone control.

  50. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Vietnam's Nghệ An Police Warn of High‑Tech Fake Transfer Receipt Scam

    Nghệ An police in Vietnam warn that fraudsters use edited images to forge bank transfer receipts, urging verification of identities, checking real account balances, and reporting suspicious cases.

  51. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam Police and Indonesian Security Firm Alert Public to Advanced Banking Scams

    Experts in Indonesia and police in Vietnam warn that phishing and SIM‑swap scams are stealing bank details and OTP codes, urging users to watch for loss of signal and unexpected account alerts.

  52. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Quang Ninh police warn of automated loan scam calls requiring only ID

    Quang Ninh police warn that automated calls are offering quick loans up to 100 million VND with only a citizen ID, urging people not to share personal data or pay fees.

  53. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vietnam Warns of SIM‑Swap Fraud Draining Bank Accounts

    Vietnam alerts users to SIM‑swap fraud that hijacks phone numbers, intercepts OTPs and can empty bank accounts; sudden signal loss is a key warning sign.

  54. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Vietnam police warn of impersonation scams targeting citizens and businesses

    Vietnam police across provinces warn of scams where fraudsters impersonate officials to steal money, citing cases of 79 million VND saved in Hà Tĩnh, 393 million VND lost in Đắk Lắk, and business frauds in Cần

  55. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Vietnam Police Warn of Facebook 'White Tick' Scams and Online Trafficking

    Vietnam police alert users that scammers are abusing Facebook's new free “white tick” verification and other platforms to steal credentials and run human‑trafficking schemes, urging caution and reporting.

  56. [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.

  57. [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.

  58. [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.

  59. [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.

  60. [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

  61. [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.

  62. [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.

  63. [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.

  64. [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.

  65. [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,‑‑

  66. [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

  67. [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.

  68. [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.

  69. [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

  70. [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.

  71. [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‑

  72. [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.

  73. [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

  74. [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.

  75. [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.

  76. [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.

  77. [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.

  78. [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.

  79. [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

  80. [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.

  81. [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.

  82. [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.

  83. [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.

Sources

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