# Impersonation and telecommunications fraud in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/impersonation-and-telecommunications-fraud-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-09-09T02:11:45.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Vietnamese authorities have dismantled two separate criminal rings involved in telecommunications and impersonation fraud.

In Da Nang and Hanoi, police disrupted an inter-provincial group led by Vu Duc Phong. The ring defrauded hundreds of victims of over 4 billion VND by using fake online loan advertisements and impersonating an internet personality to solicit ‘processing fees’ or ‘taxes’ via Telegram.

In Lạng Sơn, provincial police detained seven individuals, including ringleader Nguyễn Văn Hậu, for a scheme involving the impersonation of delivery drivers. Investigations revealed that Hậu established the domestic network under instructions from foreign handlers after gaining experience with scam operations in Cambodia. The group utilized burner SIM cards, fake Facebook profiles, and stolen customer data to facilitate the theft of assets.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Lạng Sơn police dismantle delivery driver impersonation scam ring

Police in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam, have dismantled a fraud ring led by a man who learned scamming techniques in Cambodia to impersonate delivery drivers and steal money from online shoppers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lng-sn-police-dismantle-delivery-driver-impersonation-scam-ring

### 2026-09-04: Da Nang police dismantle 4 billion VND online loan fraud ring

Da Nang and Hanoi police dismantled a major online loan fraud ring that stole 4 billion VND by impersonating a social media personality. Other reports cover traffic safety and local incidents in Vietnam.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-police-crack-down-on-student-and-parent-traffic-violations

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