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Ho Chi Minh City Police have warned residents about three common online fraud scams that are still circulating, despite repeated public advisories.
In a statement issued on 6 April, the police said the schemes are being carried out in the context of rising high-tech crime, with perpetrators using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit victims’ gullibility and lack of verification in order to misappropriate assets.
Police said scammers post online recruitment offers for collaborators to work online with attractive pay and simple tasks. After gaining trust, the scam group then requires participants to pay money upfront, citing reasons such as “account activation” or “deposit for orders.”
According to the police, the upfront payment requirement is a tactic to steal victims’ money.
In this scheme, perpetrators impersonate police, prosecutors, banks, or other authorities by calling or messaging victims to claim they have committed legal violations or that their accounts show unusual activity, creating psychological pressure.
Police said scammers then ask for OTP codes, passwords, or prompt victims to click on fake links to “verify.” Once they obtain the information, they quickly take control of the account and withdraw money.
Police said scammers contact victims through social networks, build romantic relationships, and establish long-term trust. When the victim becomes careless, the scam group entices them to invest for high returns or transfer money for various reasons.
Police added that the perpetrators then seize the funds and cut off contact.
Ho Chi Minh City Police reminded citizens to follow the “3 no” rule: never share OTP codes, never give passwords to anyone, and never click unfamiliar links or transfer money without clear verification.
If suspicious signs are detected, police advised residents to promptly report to authorities or use apps such as VNeID and SOS to seek timely assistance.
Police said increasing vigilance is the most effective way to protect individuals and their families from increasingly sophisticated fraud.
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