Signal is used by scammers as their main communication platform.

From December 30 to January 5, 3 types of fraud are being used a lot in Vietnam's cyberspace.

- Online money exchange scams:

Taking advantage of the time before Tet and people's need to exchange money, the subjects used sophisticated tricks to appropriate property.

Accordingly, many people exchanged new money but received less money than promised, or even counterfeit money. Many people, after transferring money, defaulted on their deposit and blocked contact.

The Information Security Department recommends that people do not exchange money from strangers, do not exchange money via social networks, and avoid aiding and abetting fraudulent activities.

With social networking services, people need to check before transacting; be wary of services that require money transfer before receiving goods.

When detecting subjects with acts of storing, circulating counterfeit money or other fraudulent and profiteering acts, it is necessary to promptly report to the police to prevent and handle them.

Signal is used by scammers as their main communication platform.

- Signal application scam

Cybersecurity experts have just warned about a phishing campaign on the free, two-way encrypted messaging and calling platform Signal.

Accordingly, the subjects impersonate others, send links containing malicious code to scam... even impersonate state agencies, bank employees, financial companies to request personal information or money transfers.

The Information Security Department recommends that people be vigilant when using Signal as well as other social networking platforms, messaging and free calling applications. It is necessary to check identity and not share sensitive information online, and not click on strange links.

- Trick of impersonating bank employees to commit fraud

This is not a new form but many inexperienced people still fall into the scam trap.

Accordingly, the subjects called and texted customers under the name of bank employees to announce preferential loan packages or update credit information.

Then, the subject asks the borrower to provide personal information such as ID card number, bank account number, income level, loan purpose... When people follow the instructions, the subjects will block communication and appropriate money.

The Information Security Department recommends that people absolutely do not provide personal information, bank account numbers, and do not follow the instructions of strangers. It is necessary to clearly verify the identity of the subject as well as call the official phone number of the bank to verify the information accurately, do not access strange links or applications of unknown origin.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/signal-duoc-doi-tuong-lua-dao-dung-lam-nen-tang-lien-lac-chinh.html