Strengthening prevention and control of email fraud crimes targeting businesses

(PLVN) - Ninh Binh is stepping up efforts to prevent and combat email fraud targeting businesses, in the context of increasingly sophisticated and difficult-to-detect cases. The provincial police recommend that businesses raise their vigilance, proactively equip themselves with knowledge and deploy timely countermeasures to limit the risk of financial, information and reputational loss.

According to the authorities, criminals use many sophisticated tricks to defraud businesses. They impersonate internal company or partner emails, send fake payment requests , edit financial information or spread links and documents containing malicious code to steal important information . This trick is very difficult to detect when criminals only change a few small details, taking advantage of loopholes in the business's internal communication and management processes .

Businesses need to be vigilant with emails requesting sensitive information such as identification documents , employee identification numbers, login passwords; sudden payment requests or changes to account information; emails with general openings like “ Dear Customer ” with strange links or documents . In reality, the subjects often impersonate suppliers, contractors , creditors or high - ranking leaders, using email addresses similar to the original address to send payment requests to new accounts under their control.

The consequences of email fraud for businesses are very serious. In addition to direct financial losses, businesses can suffer internal data loss , affecting production and business plans and operations. Businesses are also at risk of becoming a source of malware to customers , partners or being impersonated to commit illegal acts , damaging their reputation and image in the business community.

Ninh Binh Provincial Police continue to propagate and guide protection measures, accompany businesses in preventing and combating high-tech crimes, contributing to creating a safe and healthy business environment, towards sustainable development.

Ninh Binh Provincial Police recommends that businesses carefully check email addresses , URLs and spelling; verify any unusual payment requests directly . Any changes in payment information must be confirmed by phone or in person with the partner before making a transaction. Absolutely do not click on links, download unverified documents, and when in doubt, immediately notify the internal management department or the authorities. Businesses also need to be cautious with urgent, unexpected emails, especially when the content urges payment or threatens late payment; all information must be carefully checked before taking any action .

Raising awareness and equipping knowledge to prevent email fraud is a key factor to help businesses protect cash flow , data and reputation, while minimizing risks in business operations. Ninh Binh Provincial Police continue to propagate and guide protection measures, accompany businesses in preventing and combating high-tech crimes , contributing to creating a safe and healthy business environment, towards sustainable development.

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