MB warns of common forms of fraud

I. Forms of fraud

1. Impersonating a reputable organization
2. • Impersonate banks, financial services, delivery units, recruitment to send fake emails, text messages or make fraudulent calls.
   • Lure victims to fake websites to steal personal information and bank accounts.
   • Common forms: impersonation to increase card limit, fake promotions, delivery scams, lottery, seasonal jobs.
2. Impersonating police to make online ID card
3. • Taking advantage of the policy of issuing ID cards to children under 6 years old, bad guys impersonating police officers guide registration via Zalo and ask to access fake links.
   • Steal biometric data, personal information, install malware to take control of phones and bank accounts.
3. Impersonating police to ask victims to transfer money
4. • Impersonating police to inform victims about money laundering and smuggling.
   • Threatened with arrest, asked to transfer money to prove innocence, not to reveal to anyone.
   • Collect personal information to hijack bank accounts.
4. Impersonating an electricity worker
5. • Call or text to pay your electricity bill or your electricity will be cut off.
   • Enticing people to visit fake links, scan QR codes or install malicious apps to steal bank accounts.
   • Fake electricity bill discounts to trick customers into paying through unofficial channels.
     II. Recommendations from the bank

• Do not access strange links or scan QR codes sent by strangers.
• Do not provide personal information over the phone or on social media.
• Contact the police immediately if you suspect fraud.
• Do not save banking information on applications of unknown origin, regularly update security.
• Check your order via the shipping company's official website.
• Only trade through official channels , do not transfer money to personal accounts.
• Be wary of calls and messages from strangers impersonating authorities.
• Do not share personal information on social networks to avoid being exploited.
• Check job postings carefully , avoid unusual payment and interview requests.
• Always contact the bank through official channels when in doubt.

Source: https://www.mbbank.com.vn/chi-tiet/tin-mb/mb-canh-bao-cac-hinh-thuc-lua-dao-pho-bien-2025-3-4-16-51-6/5175