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Criminals are exploiting a common online shopping habit—leaving personal information during purchases—to secretly collect data and carry out a range of increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
As fraud tactics evolve and continually change, the practice of sharing personal details when shopping online has become a vulnerability that criminals use to approach victims and seize assets step by step.
According to Gia Lai Police, residents should be especially vigilant against high-tech fraud methods. The crimes are increasing and target buyers on e-commerce platforms and during livestream selling sessions, where users may reveal personal information without realizing the risk.
In practice, criminals may monitor livestream sessions, collect customer information posted publicly, and then proactively contact victims. They impersonate store staff or representatives of e-commerce platforms, announce “winners” or claim orders are ready for delivery, and encourage victims to trust them and pay on delivery—even when the product is not as advertised.
Online fraud techniques are also becoming more sophisticated. Authorities note that some criminals send private messages containing links to “receive offers” or “confirm payment.” When users click, fake websites may prompt them to enter login credentials, banking information, and OTPs, enabling criminals to take control of accounts and steal assets.
Authorities also warn that some perpetrators reuse livestream videos from reputable shops or well-known figures, repost them, and sell products at unusually low prices to lure buyers. If money is transferred in advance, victims may not receive goods or may receive items that do not match the advertised description.
Gia Lai Police urged people to:
In the context of the online shopping boom, convenience comes with significant risk. Authorities warn that a moment of carelessness in revealing information can lead to financial loss and even loss of control over personal accounts.
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