Warning: Be alert for scams!
The Investigation Security Agency of the Dak Lak Provincial Police has announced an investigation into a case of “Fraudulent Appropriation of Property” occurring in the virtual realm. The perpetrator, Cao Thi Duyen, born in 1995, with a permanent residence in Thach Yen, Thach Cam, Thach Thanh, Thanh Hoa, has been identified.
Since August 2023, Duyen, motivated by personal financial gain, has utilized mobile devices to create three Facebook accounts: “Chuyen Do Thanh Li”, “Bich Hien”, and “Le Thi Tu”. These accounts were employed to post content advertising beauty equipment and furniture, accompanied by four phone numbers: 0328244665, 0869814532, 0339609543, and 0347105546, as well as an address in Dong Van, Duy Tien, Ha Nam.
Additionally, Duyen operated three other Facebook accounts: “Bi Linh”, “Mil Linh”, and “Kho Si”. These accounts frequently interacted with the sales posts, sharing images of successful deliveries along with money transfer receipts, to boost engagement and establish trust with potential customers.
Image illustrating a Facebook post with a phone number and bank account details.
When interested buyers contacted Duyen through the provided phone numbers or via Facebook Messenger, she would send them photos and videos of the products (downloaded from social media) and offer prices significantly lower than market rates to build trust. She would then request a deposit ranging from 10% to 30% of the total value of the ordered products. Upon receiving the deposit, Duyen would block all communication with the buyer and modify her social media account information.
To evade detection by authorities, Duyen utilized 11 bank accounts to receive deposits or transfer money. These accounts were held under various names, including:
– Ha Thi Cam, VIB Bank account number: 054736062
– Le Thi Tu, VIB Bank account number: 719990608
– Pham Nguyen Kieu Trang, ACB Bank account number: 16927261
– Pham Nguyen Ngoc Minh, SeABank account number: 00001434286
– Tran Van Chanh, SHB Bank account number: 1022387506
– Nguyen Tan My, ABBank account number: 0869814532
– Le Ngoc Anh, Nam A Bank account number: 812202463200001
– Le Hong Vuong, MSB Bank account number: 37101012989944
– To Kim Phuong, ACB Bank account number: 14151841
– Pham Thi Bich Thuy, VIB Bank account number: 049740805
After receiving the money, Duyen would transfer the funds into two of her personal bank accounts: MB Bank account number 0363589806 and Vietinbank account number 105870539596.
The Dak Lak Provincial Police requests that individuals who have communicated with Cao Thi Duyen through the aforementioned Facebook accounts or made payments to the listed bank accounts contact the Investigation Security Agency of the Dak Lak Provincial Police (address: 58 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province, phone number: 069.4389.131) before September 17, 2024, to coordinate the investigation and clarify the case.
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