Based on practical experience, Lieutenant Pham Le Huynh Duc, an officer from the Staff Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Police, pointed out that high-tech criminals are constantly changing their schemes to steal people's assets. One of the common tactics today is impersonating major brands or reputable e-commerce platforms to run advertisements for "Customer Appreciation" programs, "Free Gifts," or "Clearance Sale"... with large sums of money.
To make purchases or receive gifts, victims are lured into accessing suspicious links. These are actually phishing websites designed to look exactly like the original site, aiming to steal personal information, bank account details, or gain control of the device. Even more dangerously, the perpetrators use compromised social media accounts to send messages asking for loans or requesting votes/purchases for friends and family, causing victims to lower their guard due to their trust in familiar relationships.
Besides promotional scams, delivery services (shippers) have also become a common scam during Tet (Lunar New Year). Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dao Minh Huy, an officer from the Planning Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Police, pointed out the "shocking and criminalizing" tactics being thoroughly employed by these criminals. Specifically, fraudsters impersonate delivery personnel, calling to inform victims that an order is in transit (usually a zero-value or low-value order) but has encountered a problem, requesting them to transfer shipping fees or click on a link to confirm the address. Due to the high volume of shopping during Tet, many people don't remember their orders clearly, making them easily compliant. More sophisticatedly, they create "emergency situations" such as claiming that the orders are linked to a money laundering ring. Under time pressure and relentless threats, victims are pushed into a state of panic, losing their ability to think logically and transferring money or providing OTP codes.
In response to the fraudulent schemes disrupting the market during Tet (Lunar New Year), Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dao Minh Huy advises citizens to strictly adhere to the "golden rule" to protect their assets. Firstly, do not provide passwords, OTP codes, or PINs to anyone via phone or text message, including those claiming to be police officers or delivery personnel. Secondly, do not click on suspicious links. Always perform a "source check" and carefully verify the URL before making any transactions, as fake websites often contain spelling errors or unusual characters. Thirdly, do not act impulsively. When receiving calls about orders with unclear senders or being informed of orders related to money laundering, calmly hang up and verify the information through official channels or the "SOS Security and Order" application for residents of Ho Chi Minh City. Equipping yourself with knowledge and maintaining a "cool head" is the safest way for people to enjoy a complete Tet holiday without becoming victims of cybercrime.
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