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The increasing number of detected online scams, cybercriminals, and the rising damages due to fraud are ringing alarm
bells for everybody. Having awareness about online fraud and raising vigilance against online scams have grown to be
more crucial than ever before.<br/><br/>With over 70 million Internet users and limited awareness about online fraud
tactics, Vietnam has turned into a fertile ground for cybercriminals to thrive with increasingly sophisticated and
dangerous scamming schemes, targeting high-value assets. Social media marketing platforms, OTT messaging applications
, and various online channels, and will be offering connectivity and clear communication benefits, have also become
channels for criminals to execute scams on various user demographics, from the elderly to office workers, laborers,
youth, students, and even children.<br/><br/>Dominant Types of Online Scams<br/>According to statistics, there are
three main sets of scams (brand impersonation, account takeover, and combined forms) with 24 specific scamming
methods taking place in the Vietnamese cyberspace. Among these, the "SIM lock" scam because of the non-standardized
subscriber registration, the spread of SMS Brandname impersonation messages, and online recruitment scams are the
three most prevailing forms, impacting various age groups. This article will provide identification signs and
precautions against these three highly vigilant online scam forms prevalent today.<br/><br/>1. "SIM Lock" Scam<br
/>Fraudsters often impersonate as government officials or network representatives, calling users and informing them
that their phone number will be locked for just two hours due to various reasons like "unpaid fines" or "incorrect
subscriber information." After requesting personal information, they further instruct users to execute certain steps,
such as for example sending messages to change the owner's information or forwarding calls. Once they gain control
over incoming calls, the perpetrators log in to the victim's e-wallet applications, social media marketing accounts,
etc., and claim to have forgotten their login credentials, choosing the feature to get OTP notification calls. From
there, they can easily hijack social media accounts, control e-wallet funds, and access bank accounts linked to e
-wallets.<br/><br/>To avoid falling victim, users should actively verify if their information has been standardized
or not through tools and guidance from network providers. They ought to not adhere to requests from unfamiliar
telephone numbers and should only follow update and standardization notifications from official channels of mobile
network service providers.<br/><br/>2. SMS Brandname Impersonation Scam<br/>Scammers exploit the automatic connection
feature to BTS stations with strong phone signal strength. They use fake BTS stations to send a large number of SMS
Brandname impersonation messages to users, looking to seize their assets. The devices used to generate fake BTS
stations are plentiful on the market and are transported to crowded places like public events, where they send
messages to connected subscribers.<br/><br/>To avoid falling for SMS Brandname impersonation scams, individuals
should exercise extreme caution in the following actions:<br/><br/>Always remember that banks, service providers,
manufacturers, etc., typically usually do not request private information through SMS, email, chat software, etc.
Therefore, receiving SMS messages demanding private information is abnormal.<br/><br/>Never access links in
suspicious or unverified messages. Do not log into personal accounts on such websites.<br/><br/>Avoid providing names
, online banking login passwords, OTP codes, credit card numbers, along with other bank-related information over the
phone, email, social media marketing, or websites. Use electronic banking services only through the official website
of the bank, and contact the bank's hotline for official information. The state websites of banks usually use the
https protocol and end with the .vn domain.<br/><br/>If receiving unusual messages, promptly contact the brand's
official hotline to verify the legitimacy of the web site or application.<br/><br/>In case of fraud discovery, users
should save evidence and report to mobile network service providers for resolution. Additionally, they should provide
the evidence to the nearest police agencies beneath the provisions of the law.<br/><br/>Avoiding Online Recruitment
Scams<br/>This type of scam involves deceiving victims with promises of high-paying, easy jobs as collaborators for e
-commerce platforms such as Tiki, Shopee, Lazada, along with other renowned brands. The scammers aim to rob their
victims of money, and the amounts they gain through this form of scamming range from a few million to several hundred
million VND.<br/><br/>To identify and avoid falling for online recruitment scams, individuals should watch out for
the following signs:<br/><br/>Demanding upfront payment before commencing work.<br/>Requesting personal bank account
information, including charge card numbers or bank details, under the pretense of earning payments or creating
accounts.<br/>Advertising jobs with excessively attractive and easy incomes, without requiring special skills or
experience.<br/>Unsafe payment pages for orders without security symbols such as for example SSL or "https://" before
the URL.<br/>Lack of company information or contact details.<br/>Lack of contracts or clear agreements.<br/>Negative
feedback and reviews from other users.<br/>If any of these signs are present, individuals should consider the chance
of being scammed and remain vigilant, avoiding falling into traps.<br/><br/>Collaborative Efforts to Promote
Cybersecurity<br/>Recognizing the importance of being a pioneer in digital transformation, developing a digital
society and a digital nation, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is one of eight corporations and
enterprises participating in the cybersecurity awareness campaign for the public on the cyberspace coordinated by the
Authority of Information Security (AIS) and the Vietnam Information Security Association (VNISA). This collaborative
effort aims to interact with the Government, agencies, ministries, and associations to protect Vietnamese users
safely in the cyberspace.<br/><br/>To conclude, strengthening <a href="https://vnpttelecom.net/tang-cuong-y-thuc
-canh-giac-de-ngan-chan-cac-hinh-thuc-lua-dao-truc-tuyen/">lừa đảo trực tuyến</a> and alerting the general public
about various online scams is essential when confronted with increasingly complex and sophisticated cybercriminals.
Only once people prioritize vigilance and adopt preventive measures against scams can we safely and confidently
embrace the growing digital space of our nation.<br/><br/>https://vnpttelecom.net/tang-cuong-y-thuc-canh-giac-de-ngan
-chan-cac-hinh-thuc-lua-dao-truc-tuyen/
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