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On June 26th, the Investigative Police Agency of Trang Bang town (Tay Ninh province) received a rescue request from Ms. TNN (born in 1973, residing in Gia Loc ward, Trang Bang town) regarding a VND 1 billion fraud through cyberspace.
Ms. N. shared that at 2:10 PM on June 13th, she received a call from the phone number 0588925114. The caller introduced himself as Hung, an investigator from Da Nang City Police. He accused Ms. N. of being involved in a money laundering and illegal drug trafficking ring. He demanded that she send him pictures of her citizen ID, bank account numbers, and passwords to prove that her assets were not related to money laundering.
On June 21st, suspecting that she had been scammed, Ms. N. went to Vietcombank to check her account. She then discovered that VND 1 billion had been stolen from her account by someone impersonating an investigator from the Da Nang City Police.
Couple Charged after Declaring a Pool Worth Over 49 Billion VND
With hundreds of participants, our organization is known for hosting multiple rope jumping events. However, due to financial difficulties, the owners of the organization have announced their inability to cover the costs totaling over 49 billion VND.
Common Scams to Watch Out for During the 2024 Lunar New Year Online
As the Lunar New Year approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their activities in cyberspace, causing a significant impact on people’s lives. The rise in cybercrime has become more sophisticated and complex, posing a threat to individuals and their personal information. It is crucial for us to be vigilant and take proactive measures to protect ourselves and our online presence.