VETC warns people to be careful of fake applications. (Illustration photo)

VETC is the abbreviation of VETC Automatic Toll Collection Company Limited - the unit assigned by the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction ) to deploy the non-stop automatic toll collection system (ETC) at BOT stations nationwide.

Accordingly, last week, VETC discovered another form of counterfeiting the VETC brand to defraud and appropriate customers’ information and assets. This is a serious act, not only causing damage to users, but also affecting VETC’s reputation.

The trick of bad guys is to send customers an unofficial link in the form: Vetcvn.com. When accessing the website, customers will be asked to download a .apk file (which is the application installation file on Android phones).

After downloading and installing the application, a similar application with the VETC logo will appear. This fake application will take over the user's device to steal information as well as bank accounts.

In order to protect personal information, assets and ensure the legitimate rights of users, VETC recommends that customers download the VETC application from official sources, absolutely do not download the application from links sent via text messages, emails, social networks or websites that are not on the official domain name of VETC. VETC application is only released on Google Play Store (for Android devices); Apple App Store (for iOS devices).

Customers do not provide security information to strangers. VETC never asks customers to provide security information via phone, text message or social media. Do not provide OTP codes, passwords, account numbers or any login information to people claiming to be “VETC staff” or “technical support”.

Carefully check the source of information when receiving messages, calls, emails or links related to VETC. Customers should carefully check the website address and message content.

If fraud is detected or a fake application is suspected, customers must stop using the application immediately and contact VETC via the following channels for support: Hotline: 1900 6010; email: cskh@vetc.com.vn; website: https://vetc.com.vn; application: VETC (official download on App Store and Google Play).

PHONG ANH

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