Signal is used by scammers as their primary communication platform.

From December 30th to January 5th, three types of scams were frequently used by perpetrators on the Vietnamese internet.

- Scams involving online currency exchange:

Taking advantage of the period leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) and the public's need to exchange money, these individuals have used sophisticated methods to steal property.

Accordingly, many people who exchanged old banknotes for new ones received less than the promised amount, or even counterfeit money. Many people, after transferring the money, were scammed out of their deposit and blocked all communication.

The Cybersecurity Department advises people not to exchange money with strangers, not to exchange money via social media, to avoid assisting in fraudulent activities.

With online services on social media, people need to check before making a transaction; be wary of services that require payment before receiving the goods.

When detecting individuals involved in the possession or circulation of counterfeit money, or other fraudulent activities, it is necessary to promptly report them to the police for prevention and handling.

Signal is used by scammers as their primary communication platform.

- Scams conducted through the Signal app

Cybersecurity experts have just warned about a phishing campaign targeting Signal, a free messaging and calling platform with two-way encryption.

Accordingly, these individuals impersonate others, sending links containing malware to commit fraud... and even impersonate government agencies, bank employees, or financial companies to request personal information or money transfers.

The Cybersecurity Department advises people to be vigilant when using Signal, as well as other social media platforms, messaging apps, and free calling applications. People should verify identities and avoid sharing sensitive information online, and refrain from clicking on suspicious links.

- Scams perpetrated by impersonating bank employees.

This isn't a new scam, but many inexperienced people still fall for it.

Accordingly, these individuals call or text customers posing as bank employees to inform them about preferential loan packages or update their credit information.

Then, the perpetrators ask borrowers to provide personal information such as their citizen identification number, bank account number, income level, loan purpose, etc. When people follow the instructions, the perpetrators will block communication and steal the money.

The Information Security Department advises people to absolutely not provide personal information or bank account numbers, and not to follow instructions from strangers. It is necessary to verify the identity of the person and call the official phone number of the bank to verify the information accurately. Do not access strange links or applications from unknown sources.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/signal-duoc-doi-tuong-lua-dao-dung-lam-nen-tang-lien-lac-chinh.html