Monitor this situation.
Unsubscribe anytime.
[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [CRIME]
2 clusters · 12 sources · 1 days · First seen · Last updated
Mobile banking fraud in Vietnam
Overview
Authorities and banks in Vietnam have issued warnings regarding a cybercrime tactic where criminals seize control of mobile phones to steal funds. Scammers often impersonate police officers, tax officials, or bank staff to trick victims into installing malicious applications, frequently distributed as APK files on Android devices.
These applications exploit Accessibility permissions to gain deep control over the device, allowing attackers to view screens and capture passwords, PINs, and one-time passwords (OTPs). Criminals typically target accounts with high balances or wait until late at night to perform unauthorized transactions. In one reported incident in Ha Dong, Hanoi, a victim lost 1.5 billion VND after installing a fake public service application.
Recent reports confirm that scammers are using deceptive links under the guise of “information authentication” or “tax refunds” to facilitate these attacks. In response, several major banks—including Vietcombank, VPBank, MB, ACB, TPBank, SHB, and LPBank—have issued specific warnings advising Android users to immediately disable Accessibility permissions for any unknown or suspicious applications.
Entities
Orange Money · Senegalese National Police · Mamadou Diouf · MB Bank · Senegal National Police
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Police issued an alert regarding a widespread scam campaign targeting mobile money users. lesoleil.sn · www.pulse.sn · senego.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fraudsters use malicious software and deceptive links to steal users' secret codes. lesoleil.sn · www.pulse.sn · senego.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scammers gain control of mobile money accounts to perform illicit transfers directly from victims' phones. lesoleil.sn · www.pulse.sn · senego.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fraudulent links often promise access to sports matches, movies, or easy financial gains. lesoleil.sn · www.pulse.sn · senego.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The scam campaign is being distributed via social media and instant messaging applications. www.pulse.sn · senego.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities are conducting investigations to track the perpetrators. senego.com
Timeline
-
[CRIME] 3 sourcesCybercriminals exploit mobile accessibility permissions to steal bank funds
Vietnamese banks and police warn of mobile malware scams where attackers exploit Android Accessibility permissions to hijack phones and steal bank funds, often impersonating officials.
-
[CRIME] 9 sourcesSenegal Police alert users to widespread Mobile Money scams
Senegal's National Police have warned of a major cybercrime campaign using malware and fake links to steal Mobile Money credentials and drain user accounts.
Sources
actunet.net · cafef.vn · genk.vn · kewoulo.info · lesoleil.sn · letribunaldunet.fr · nettali.com · pulse.sn · senego.com · senenews.com · soha.vn · xalimasn.com
This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history