Authorities promptly thwarted two cases of fraudsters impersonating police officers to swindle citizens.

In recent days, police forces in Cao Bang and Hanoi have promptly thwarted several cases involving fraudsters impersonating police officers to extort money from citizens.

On May 21, 2026, the Minh Khai Commune Police, Cao Bang Province, assisted Ms. TTD (residing in Na Con Hamlet, Minh Khai Commune) in verifying and preventing a suspected telephone fraud case.

Earlier, Ms. D. received a call from the phone number 0365.862.273. The caller identified himself as a police officer from Minh Khai commune named Tuan, and requested that she bring her citizen identification card to work with him that afternoon.

The perpetrator also informed the victim that her bank account was linked to a case that occurred in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to create panic and fear.

Suspecting she had been scammed, Ms. D. proactively contacted the Minh Khai Commune Police to verify the information. Upon investigation, the authorities determined that the entire content was fabricated, and that the unit did not have any officer named Tuan.

Thanks to her vigilance and timely reporting, Ms. D. did not follow the perpetrator's instructions, avoiding being scammed and having her property stolen.

Similarly, the Lang Ward Police in Hanoi recently collaborated with bank staff to successfully thwart a fraud attempt involving 200 million VND.

At approximately 10:05 AM on May 19th, the Lang Ward Police received a report from the bank regarding a citizen suspected of being the victim of a phone scam.

Accordingly, Mr. Pham Van B. (born in 1941, residing in Lang Ward, Hanoi City) went to the bank to transfer 200 million VND at the request of an individual who claimed to be a police officer.

During the transaction, the bank staff noticed that Mr. B. appeared agitated, the content of the money transfer was unusual, and it showed signs of impersonating a government official, so they quickly reported it to the local police.

Immediately after receiving the information, the police went to the bank to verify the details and explained to Mr. B. how to identify the scam. After being informed, Mr. B. realized he was being threatened by individuals impersonating police officers, demanding that he transfer money to "assist in the investigation," so he stopped the transaction.

Based on these incidents, the police recommend that people be vigilant against calls from individuals claiming to be police officers, prosecutors, judges, or other government agencies.

Authorities emphasize that the police do not conduct business over the phone and do not request citizens to transfer money to "secure accounts" or "accounts for investigation purposes." Citizens should absolutely not provide OTP codes, bank passwords, or personal information to strangers.

When receiving a suspicious call, people should remain calm, disconnect the call, and contact the nearest police station immediately for assistance and verification.

Source: https://vtv.vn/ngan-chan-kip-thoi-hai-vu-gia-danh-cong-an-lua-dao-nguoi-dan-10026052215254401.htm