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Stay aware against online securities investment scams: SSC

Stay aware against online securities investment scams: SSC

While impersonating securities firms and businesses for fraudulent activities is not a new issue, these scammers are evolving with more sophisticated tricks. 
Experts warn of deepfake scams

Experts warn of deepfake scams

The growth of deepfake crime has become a major concern as technology development continues to reshape the social media and traditional media landscapes, experts said.
Measures to keep online scams in check

Measures to keep online scams in check

Online scams in the first six months of 2023 grew by 65 per cent compared to the same period in 2022. Notably, about 13,000 people fell victim to cybercriminals last year.
Banks warn of resurgent SMS scams

Banks warn of resurgent SMS scams

Vietcombank said it had received multiple reported cases of scam SMS disguised as genuine messages recently. 
Authority warns about common forms of online scams

Authority warns about common forms of online scams

As Việt Nam was promoting and accelerating digital transformation, many took advantage of the boom in information technology and convenience it brought to carry out online frauds to illegally appropriate assets.
Online scams feed on victims naivete

Online scams feed on victims' naivete

Online scams have been climbing steadily in recent years as more people are taken in by "easy money" tricks.
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks imminent in Southeast Asia: Kaspersky

Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks imminent in Southeast Asia: Kaspersky

More data breaches by unidentified attackers, increasing advanced scams, and more attacks on cryptocurrency businesses and the non-fungible token industry are among the top trends to look for in 2022 in Southeast Asia, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
Competition authority warns of online loan scams

Competition authority warns of online loan scams

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Vietnam Competition Authority (VCA) has warned local consumers to be cautious about taking out online loans amid rampant scams.
Ministry of Public Security warns of Facebook scams

Ministry of Public Security warns of Facebook scams

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a warning over scams on Facebook.
Banks warn customers over online scamming

Banks warn customers over online scamming

Banks have recently been warning their customers about new online scams.
Online scams threaten cyber security

Online scams threaten cyber security

According to a survey by the Vietnam E-Commerce Association, 80 per cent of mobile phone users easily provide information about their phone numbers in supermarkets and shops, especially on online sales platforms.
Calls again for scrapping credit growth limits for banks

Calls again for scrapping credit growth limits for banks

Many banks are likely to seek an increase in their credit limits like they did in previous years when they used up their assigned quota halfway through the year.
Banks warn customers over online scamming

Banks warn customers over online scamming

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) have issued official warnings to customers over online phishing scams.