The boom of 'online passport making' services to scam people for personal information

Recently, fake passport websites have been continuously appearing, in many forms, these subjects will easily steal personal information, from here bad subjects can use it for illegal acts in cyberspace.

Specifically, understanding the need of people who are afraid of cumbersome procedures when making passports; some people are not familiar with the procedures for making passports online on the Public Service Information Portal, the subjects have created fake websites advertising the service of "making passports online" attracting thousands of interested people.

With attractive advertisements such as: passport making has never been easier; documents are sent to your home, you only need to provide information and photo files; no need to queue, no need to jostle; receive passport making online in 63 provinces and cities. In addition, on social networks, the subject will also create groups called "Fast passport making service", "Fast and cheap passport making in Hanoi ", "Fast Passport (Passport) Visa - Vietnam Immigration",... with costs many times higher than the fees prescribed by the State.

At the end of the year, the "online passport making" service has flourished to scam people into giving out personal information.

Some bad guys also take advantage of this to steal personal information such as: portrait photos, citizen identification, phone number, email, permanent address, OTP code,... to commit other illegal acts on the internet. Then use this account to fraudulently borrow money from relatives and friends, and steal all personal residence information of many people in the VNeID application.

Faced with the current fraud situation, the Information Security Department has recommended that people should submit their passport applications online on the National Public Service Portal or the Ministry of Public Security's Public Service Portal.

In case of not being able to submit the application, people can ask relatives, friends, acquaintances, reputable, knowledgeable about information technology or go directly to the local police station for specific and detailed instructions. Absolutely do not provide personal information, do not use "online services" on social networks. Do not access strange links or download applications of unknown origin.

When encountering cases showing signs of fraud, people need to contact the police to promptly resolve the case according to regulations.

Chi Hieu

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