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Vietnam fraud alerts: messaging, banking & loan scams

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Since early July 2026, Vietnamese ~~police and various agencies~~ authorities have issued nationwide ~~fraud~~ warnings regarding evolving fraud tactics involving messaging, banking, and government ~~service impersonations. Authorities have urged users to protect private images on apps like Zalo and Facebook, while warning against fake marketplace ads, QR code scams, and~~ impersonation. Previous warnings highlighted Caller ID spoofing, deep-fake ~~impersonations.~~ impersonations, and malware disguised as official applications. In ~~August~~ mid-September 2026, ~~new high-tech tactics emerged. Nghệ An police warned of criminals using image-editing software to create counterfeit bank transfer receipts and~~ the ~~use~~ scope of ~~Caller ID Spoofing. Using VoIP, Telegram bots, and Cloud Call services, scammers manipulate displayed numbers to impersonate banks~~ identified threats expanded. Vietnamese police categorized 25 common cyber fraud scenarios, emphasizing five primary categories: impersonating government agencies, banks, or ~~law enforcement. Cybersecurity expert Ngo Minh Hieu noted that VoIP has lowered technical barriers, allowing criminals to intercept~~ schools; using AI-driven Deepfake and ~~alter data fields to make~~ DeepVoice technologies; fraudulent ~~calls appear to originate from official hotlines. By late August~~ job advertisements; fake cryptocurrency or stock investments; and ~~early September 2026, authorities identified more specialized methods. In Gia Lai~~ online shopping scams using forged receipts. Specific sector-based impersonations have also intensified. Vietnam Social Security and ~~Hung Yen,~~ local police ~~reported a rise~~ in ~~“missed call” tactics using numbers starting with 022, 024, or 028. In Phu Tho, police~~ An Giang warned of ~~a “middleman” tactic where scammers hijack~~ criminals using unauthorized websites and social media accounts ~~to monitor conversations. Additionally, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) warned of malware disguised as an~~ featuring official ~~application designed~~ logos to ~~steal OTP messages and remotely control devices. In early September 2026, Ca Mau police reported~~ offer fake consultation services. Scammers have been claiming that ~~scammers are increasingly using psychological manipulation, targeting emotional vulnerabilities by impersonating law enforcement or court officials~~ personal identification numbers must be updated to ~~demand immediate money for ‘verification’. Simultaneously, Dong Nai~~ replace social security codes, directing victims to suspicious links that mimic the VssID application to seize device control and drain bank accounts. Additionally, in Hai Phong, police warned of ~~AI-driven deepfake~~ seasonal phishing scams ~~on Zalo and Facebook, where criminals use stolen images~~ targeting the Mid-Autumn Festival. Criminals are reportedly creating fake fanpages and ~~voice recordings~~ accounts mimicking legitimate charities or businesses to ~~impersonate relatives during~~ offer fake ~~medical~~ gift-giving or ~~travel emergencies. By September 6, 2026, police in Phu Tho reported a multi-step scam where attackers~~ child support programs. These schemes use ~~accounts with identical names and profile pictures to relatives~~ official branding to ~~build trust before directing funds~~ trick victims into scanning QR codes or clicking links to ~~criminal accounts.~~ steal sensitive identification and banking information.

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