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Vietnam expands online fraud and impersonation crackdown

Overview

Vietnam’s anti-fraud campaign, launched in July 2025, has broadened to cover a range of online scams and impersonation schemes. In July 2026, police investigated 40 holiday-contract fraud cases, prosecuting 525 suspects and seizing approximately VND 2.6 trillion in losses.

Recent developments highlight increasingly sophisticated identity and cross-border theft. In Ninh Binh, police warned of fake websites mimicking the national public-service portal or the Ministry of Public Security. In Cà Mau, scammers impersonate officers to pressure parents into activating Level 2 VNeID electronic IDs via malicious links. In August 2026, Hanoi Social Insurance warned of scammers claiming health insurance cards are “faulty” or “expired” to solicit fees. Simultaneously, authorities warned of rising scams involving traffic police impersonators claiming recipients have outstanding “cold fines” to steal personal data and OTP codes.

Tax-related impersonation has also intensified. The Hanoi Tax Department warned of scammers using official-looking letters and slightly altered URLs. In Quang Ninh, Economic Police reported criminals targeting businesses immediately after registration, claiming files require “data synchronization” or “electronic tax account authentication” to trick victims into installing fake software that allows criminals to seize control of bank accounts.

Criminal groups continue to exploit financial and social systems. Dak Lak police reported criminals enticing youth to rent or sell bank accounts for money laundering. In Tuyen Quang, police identified a fraudulent charity scheme impersonating Ho Chi Minh City General Hospital. Additionally, authorities warned of rental scams targeting students and workers, where scammers pose as landlords to solicit immediate deposits for low-priced properties.

In response, financial institutions are intensifying defenses. Kienlongbank, integrated with the State Bank of Vietnam’s SIMO247 platform, launched a risk warning feature on August 17, 2026, to block transactions linked to fraudulent accounts.

Entities

Vietnam Police · Ninh Binh Police · Social Insurance of Vietnam · Ministry of Public Security · Hanoi Administrative Service Center

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 9 SOURCES] Vietnamese police have issued warnings about online scams using fake messages from strangers.
[● 8 SOURCES] Scammers request personal data, OTP codes, passwords, or ask victims to install unknown applications.
[● 7 SOURCES] Police advise citizens not to answer calls from unknown numbers nor accept friend requests on Zalo or Facebook from strangers.
[● 4 SOURCES] Authorities recommend preserving evidence (messages, phone numbers, URLs, QR codes) and reporting suspected fraud to police immediately
[● 3 SOURCES] Scammers impersonate companies, charities, or officials on social media to solicit money from victims.
[● 3 SOURCES] Scammers use QR code scanning to hide money‑transfer actions and trick victims into sending funds.
[● 3 SOURCES] Fraudulent business registration and tax filing assistance scams use counterfeit documents and fake websites such as “dangkythuedientu.com”.
[● 3 SOURCES] Victims have lost large sums, including 585 million VND and nearly 600 million VND, due to these scams
[● 3 SOURCES] Police in Khánh Hưng commune warned that scammers are impersonating local officers to contact parents.
[● 3 SOURCES] Scammers claim student records have errors and require activation of VNeID level 2 before school enrollment.

Timeline

2 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Hanoi Police warn of fraudulent traffic fine SMS scams
Hanoi Police warned of scammers impersonating traffic officers via SMS to steal money through fake “cold fine” notifications and fraudulent websites.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam authorities warn of rising online rental and deposit scams
Vietnamese authorities warn of rising rental scams targeting students and workers through fake online listings, fraudulent deposit requests, and identity theft attempts.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Quang Ninh Police warn of tax official impersonation scams
Police in Quang Ninh, Vietnam, have warned of scammers impersonating tax officials to steal personal data and hijack bank accounts through fraudulent websites and mobile applications.
16 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Vietnam authorities warn of rising social insurance and traffic fine scams
Vietnamese authorities warn of rising scams where fraudsters impersonate social insurance and traffic police officials to steal money and personal data through fake links and fraudulent messages.
22 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Da Nang police warn of insurance impersonation scams
Da Nang police have warned of scammers impersonating social and health insurance officials to steal personal data and assets through fraudulent surveys and fake insurance updates.
23 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Hanoi Tax Department issues warning over impersonation scams
The Hanoi Tax Department warned of scammers impersonating officials via phone calls and fake documents to defraud businesses and individuals.
26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
KienlongBank implements new fraud prevention and transaction blocking features
KienlongBank is launching a fraud-detection system to block suspicious transactions, while Vietnamese police warn against the illegal lending of bank accounts used by criminal networks.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnamese police warn of bank account fraud and charity scams
Vietnamese police warn against the illegal sale of bank accounts used for money laundering and are investigating a charity scam involving fake hospital social media pages.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Hanoi Social Insurance warns of health insurance scams
Hanoi Social Insurance warned of scammers impersonating officials to steal assets by claiming health insurance cards are invalid or require fee-based updates.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam police warn of VNeID fraud targeting parents in Cà Mau
Vietnam police in Cà Mau warn that scammers posing as local officers are using VNeID fraud to steal money and personal data from parents, urging victims not to transfer funds and to report incidents.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police warn of cross‑border bank‑account fraud, fines up to VND200 million
Vietnam's Lao Cai police warn that illegal transfer of bank‑account use can incur fines up to VND200 million, citing cross‑border scams that lure workers to Cambodia and exploit personal data for fraud.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police warn of online passport scams targeting citizens
Ninh Bình police warn that fake websites are scamming Vietnamese citizens applying for passports online, urging use of official portals and caution with personal data.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnam police crack down on cross‑border bank data theft scheme
Vietnam police expose a cross‑border scheme that recruits workers, opens bank accounts, harvests biometric data and steals funds, while a Thanh Hóa investigation lists dozens of compromised accounts across many
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Vietnam Social Insurance Issues Survey Alert and Fraud Warning for Citizens
Vietnam's Social Insurance agency launched a 2026 satisfaction survey and warned citizens to ignore fraudulent emails, OTP requests, or calls impersonating BHXHVN.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Hanoi Administrative Service Center Issues Alert on Pension Fraud Scams
Hanoi's Administrative Service Center warned scammers are posing as officials to steal pensioners' data, stressing no mass calls or app requests and urging verification.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Hanoi Social Insurance warns pensioners of phone‑fraud scams
Hanoi's Social Insurance centre warns retirees that fraudsters posing as staff are calling to fake authorization requests, urging victims not to comply and to use only the official iHanoi app.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 10 sources
Vietnam Police Warn of Online Scam Tactics Impersonating Officials
Vietnam police warn of scams that impersonate officials, use fake promotion, charity and QR‑code tricks, and advise not to answer unknown calls or share personal data; victims have lost up to 600 million VND.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Vietnam police crack down on cross‑border bank account fraud, 40 arrested
Vietnam police arrested 40 suspects in a Laos‑based bank‑account fraud ring that stole over VND 5 billion from 1,000 victims, following earlier prosecutions in Khánh Hòa for selling accounts to Cambodia.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Vietnam alerts on bank transfer fraud and zero-interest rates for large account balances
Vietnam warns of fake bank‑transfer confirmations and impersonation scams, urging verification before delivery, while VIB sets a 0 % non‑term deposit rate for balances of 1 billion VND or more.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam Social Insurance warns of malicious fake VssID app
Vietnam's Social Insurance agency warns that a fake VssID.apk app spreads malware, steals OTPs and funds, and urges users to download only from official stores.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Hanoi Warns of Fraud Targeting Pensioners and Social Insurance Recipients
Hanoi’s Public Administration Service Center warned that scammers impersonating officials are targeting elderly pensioners, urging them to install a fake app and share OTPs to steal personal data and assets.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Zalo scam deceives parents of children under 14 in Vietnam
Scammers in Vietnam impersonate police on Zalo, pressuring parents of children under 14 to install fake e‑ID apps that steal OTPs and enable bank fraud. Police warn the process must be done in person.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police issue alert on land‑title (sổ đỏ) scams using VNeID app
Police in Hưng Yên warn that scammers posing as officials use fake VNeID links to steal data and money from land‑title owners; citizens should verify requests and avoid unknown links.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnam Electricity Company EVN warns of meter replacement scam
EVN warns that scammers posing as EVNHCMC staff are demanding illegal fees for electronic meter replacements; replacements are free, and customers should verify via official channels.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnam to impose up to 250 million VND fines for illegal bank‑account rentals
Vietnam's new decree raises fines to up to 250 million VND for illegal bank‑account rentals, targeting schemes that fuel gambling, scams and money‑laundering.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Techcombank SMS phishing scams threaten users in Vietnam's Gia Lai province
Gia Lai police warn that fake Techcombank SMS messages lure users to counterfeit sites that steal card data and OTPs; they urge verification via official channels and reporting of any incidents.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnam Police Warn Against Buying or Renting Bank Accounts
Vietnam police warn against buying, selling or renting bank accounts, citing a new 2026 decree imposing fines up to 200 million VND and up to seven years imprisonment for misuse in fraud.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Gia Lai police warn of Zalo and Facebook impersonation scams
Gia Lai police warn that scammers impersonating officials on Zalo and Facebook request personal data and OTP codes to steal money, urging citizens not to click unknown links or share verification codes.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
BAC A Bank warns of malicious “app visa” fraud targeting Vietnamese users
BAC A Bank warns that scammers using a fake “app visa” app can control phones, steal OTPs and drain bank accounts. Users should uninstall the app, change passwords, and contact the bank.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Hưng Yên Province warns of high‑interest deposit scams
Hưng Yên police warn that scammers are offering 18‑20% annual returns on fake savings schemes, stealing funds via impersonation, fake apps and OTP theft.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam police arrest 12 suspects in $38 million holiday‑contract fraud
Vietnam police detained 12 people for a fraud that sold bogus holiday contracts, swindling about 900 billion VND from nearly 10,000 victims and seizing assets worth 130 billion VND.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Vietnam arrests Phung Xuan Duong for illegal sale of 50 million personal data records
Vietnam’s Nghệ An police arrested Phung Xuan Duong, leader of a ring that sold over 50 million personal records, seizing 72 GB of data and charging him with illegal data trafficking.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Vietnam police issue nationwide warnings on Zalo, phone and fake‑app scams
Vietnamese police warn that scammers posing as officials use Zalo, phone calls and fake apps to steal personal data and OTPs, urging citizens not to share credentials or click unknown links.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnam police prosecute 40 holiday‑contract fraud cases, seize billions of dong
Vietnam police in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have charged 525 suspects in 40 holiday‑contract fraud cases, targeting over 2,500 complainants and estimating losses of about 2,600 billion dong.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam seizes assets in major crypto and Forex fraud cases
Vietnam seizes over 350 kg of gold and 300 bank accounts in a crypto fraud, plus VND 44.8 bn cash, luxury watches and 600 gold pieces in a forex scam, targeting millions of investors.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Hanoi police seize 683 billion dong in large vacation‑contract fraud
Hanoi police froze assets worth ~683 bn dong, stopped two New Era properties, and charged 248 suspects in a wide‑scale vacation‑contract fraud.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 12 sources
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 51 Metaland executives in vacation‑contract fraud
Ho Chi Minh police charged 51 Metaland executives for a vacation‑contract fraud that used scripted telesales, false rental promises and prepared dissolution papers.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam police seek victims of Valkyrio NFT game fraud
Hải Phòng police investigate the Valkyrio NFT game, accusing organizers of fraud that left investors with worthless tokens and urging victims to come forward.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Vietnam police warn of online fraud targeting bank deposits and TikTok Shop purchases
Vietnam police warn of scams using fake high‑interest bank savings offers and counterfeit TikTok Shop stores, urging the public to verify channels, protect OTPs, and report fraud.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking, fraud and illegal immigration
Vietnamese police seized heroin, synthetic drugs and over a tonne of contraband, busted a kidney‑trafficking ring, warned of elderly fraud, and proposed higher fines and legal reforms.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam Electricity warns of fake OTP messages targeting customers
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) warned customers of a new OTP phishing scheme using fake messages with malicious links, urging them not to click links, share codes, and to use only the official EVN CSKH app.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Hanoi police warn of high‑interest savings scam targeting residents
Hanoi police warn that scammers are offering 15‑20% yearly interest on fake savings accounts, using counterfeit bank pages and impersonation to steal money; citizens urged to use official channels and report.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Vietnam police target online misinformation and fraudulent savings schemes
Vietnam’s Da Nang and Hanoi police warned about online misinformation and high‑yield savings scams, processing offenders and urging public vigilance.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam faces surge in online travel and QR‑code scams costing millions
Vietnam police warn that online travel booking scams and QR‑code fraud have cost victims millions of đồng, using fake sites, deep discounts and malicious QR codes that empty bank accounts.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam holiday‑contract scam implicates thousands, raises refund questions
Vietnam police probe a massive holiday‑contract fraud affecting thousands, with 200 suspects, 17 000 contracts and VND 2.7 trn lost; refunds may be possible if contracts are declared illegal.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) warns of new OTP phishing scam
EVN warns that fake SMS pretending to be from its EVN CSKH service include counterfeit OTPs and malicious links; users should avoid clicking links, never share OTPs, and only use the official app from official
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Hanoi police expose Ravi tourism fraud scheme
Hanoi police link Ravi tourism firm to a massive vacation‑card fraud, charging 201 suspects, seizing VND 680 billion in assets and estimating illicit gains over VND 2.7 trillion.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam's BIDV warns customers of sophisticated fraud schemes
BIDV warns Vietnamese customers of fraud that uses fake official impersonation, deceptive links, and OTP theft to steal money, urging vigilance and verification.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Meli Club travel package scam investigated in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese police investigate Meli Club for selling fake holiday‑ownership cards, promising high returns and resale profits, after collecting around 200 billion VND from customers.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police dismantle large holiday‑contract scam targeting consumers
Vietnam police raided a fraud network using fake holiday contracts, exposing organized crime and beginning refunds for victims.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Vietnam police prosecute massive holiday‑contract fraud scheme
Vietnam police indicted dozens of suspects in a large holiday‑contract fraud that affected ~17,000 buyers and cost over VND 181 billion, also probing money‑laundering and lawyer involvement.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police dismantle elaborate vacation‑contract fraud scheme targeting seniors
Vietnam police arrested about 200 suspects in 11 cases of a large vacation‑contract fraud that duped seniors out of up to 700 billion VND through false investment promises and extra fees.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Vietnam police dismantle large‑scale holiday‑contract fraud scheme
Vietnam police arrested nearly 400 suspects in a nationwide holiday‑contract fraud, seizing over 5,500 fake contracts and up to VND 3 trillion from mainly elderly victims.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police warn against informal savings schemes and step up crackdowns on fraud and illegal activities
Vietnam police warn against risky informal savings groups and report multiple arrests for fraud, counterfeit goods, illegal wildlife trade, and other crimes nationwide.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Vietnam holiday‑contract fraud crackdown prompts victims to seek refunds
Vietnamese police have busted a large holiday‑contract fraud, arresting 187 suspects and identifying 500 victims who lost over 181 bn VND. Elderly victims report being offered partial refunds after years of pay
3 months ago

[CRIME] 21 sources
Hanoi police seize over 680 billion đồng assets in massive holiday‑contract fraud
Hanoi police cracked a holiday‑contract scam involving 27 firms, 500 victims and 181 billion đồng stolen; they arrested about 200 suspects and seized assets over 680 billion đồng.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Vietnam police warn against identity‑theft and vacation‑ownership scams
Vietnam police expose two major scams: a Zalo identity‑theft plot in Tuyen Quang and a nationwide vacation‑ownership fraud that defrauded 500 victims of over 181 billion VND.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Vietnam investigates $8.8 million holiday‑ownership fraud across 23 firms
Vietnam police have charged 187 suspects in a holiday‑ownership fraud that ripped off 493 people of over 181 billion dong, involving 23 firms and large asset seizures.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Vietnam sees widening gap in home ownership and rise of vacation‑ownership scams
Vietnam faces a growing divide between home owners and renters, while vacation‑ownership contracts have led to consumer losses and potential fraud investigations.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Vietnam elderly fall victim to vacation‑ownership contract scams
VTV’s documentary exposed vacation‑ownership scams that duped Vietnamese seniors, leading many to incur debts, sell homes and suffer financial loss, prompting public outcry.

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