Students are easily deceived into going to Cambodia because they are lured by promises of easy work and high pay.

Scammers have a "curriculum," a method.

On the morning of January 5th, at an event celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the Anti-Fraud project, founded by Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu (Hieu PC), an expert at the National Cybersecurity Monitoring Center (NCSC), cybersecurity experts shared noteworthy stories about cybersecurity issues.

Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu (second from the left) and cybersecurity experts share their insights at the event celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the Anti-Fraud Project.

Philip Hung Cao, Deputy General Director of VinCSS Cybersecurity Services Joint Stock Company, observes that Vietnam is a "low-lying area" in terms of information security awareness, which is why cybercrime is concentrated in Vietnam.

"The total amount of money scammed online worldwide is $53 billion, of which Vietnamese people were scammed out of nearly $16 billion, accounting for almost 30%," Philip Hung Cao informed.

Mr. Vo Van Khang, Vice Chairman of the Southern Chapter of the Vietnam Information Security Association (Vnisa), also believes that online fraud is now an industry, no longer originating from individuals or small groups.

"Scammers have 'curriculums,' psychological methods, and modern tools to approach victims. With low awareness of information security, Vietnam becomes a prime target for criminals to exploit," Mr. Khang said.

Job scams involving "easy jobs with high salaries"

A survey by the Global Anti-Fraud Alliance (GASA), supported by the Anti-Fraud project, revealed that Facebook and Gmail emerged as the primary phishing channels, with 71% of respondents experiencing scams through these widely used platforms. This was followed by Telegram (28%), Google (13%), and TikTok (13%).

"Most Vietnamese people are scammed through phone calls and Facebook and Gmail messages/SMS. Identity theft scams have the biggest impact compared to other types of scams, followed by shopping and recruitment scams. Many young people and students are deceived and attracted by offers of easy jobs with high salaries. As a result, many have been tricked into going to Cambodia, where they are held captive and beaten if they don't comply with the scammers' demands…," Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu informed.

According to Mr. Hieu, over the past three years, the Anti-Fraud project has reached hundreds of high schools, colleges, and universities across the country, including: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi... to disseminate and share information to help students raise awareness about how to protect themselves in cyberspace.

"We don't stop there. The mission of the Anti-Fraud project is to build a safe, green cyberspace where people can confidently leverage the potential of technology and social media without worrying about fraud and the risk of losing assets and faith in life," Mr. Ngo Minh Hieu expressed.

"Hold your breath for 7 seconds before clicking the mouse."

Mr. Vo Van Khang noted: "When using the internet, users should slow down to stay alert. Being too quick and too trusting makes you vulnerable to scams. Ask questions about the origin of the person you're talking to: Who are they? Why do they know you and have your information? Why would someone you don't know offer you a benefit?"

Philip Hung Cao suggests that you should "hold your breath for 7 seconds before clicking" to verify information, or turn off all internet connections when not in use.

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