# Mobile banking fraud in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mobile-banking-fraud-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-10T01:19:51.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The National Police issued an alert regarding a widespread scam campaign targeting mobile money users. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Fraudsters use malicious software and deceptive links to steal users' secret codes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Scammers gain control of mobile money accounts to perform illicit transfers directly from victims' phones. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Fraudulent links often promise access to sports matches, movies, or easy financial gains. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The scam campaign is being distributed via social media and instant messaging applications. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Authorities are conducting investigations to track the perpetrators. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Cybercriminals 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybercriminals-exploit-mobile-accessibility-permissions-to-steal-bank-funds

### 2026-10-09: Senegal 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-national-police-alert-public-to-mobile-money-scam-campaign

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