To maintain online safety and contribute to dealing with online fraud, Google launched the Google Play Protect feature in Vietnam at the end of December 2024, in cooperation with the Information Security Administration of Vietnam (AIS).
In just over a month, Play Protect has protected more than 360,000 devices from more than 1.5 million risky attacks on 8,000 malware applications in Vietnam.
To raise users' awareness of popular online scams and share some security tips, Google has pointed out 5 current online scams:
Taking advantage of major events
Scammers take advantage of big events, take advantage of AI to create new scams and upgrade the sophistication of existing tricks, making people often feel pressured to act quickly, unintentionally creating opportunities for scams to occur.
To ensure safety, Google recommends only buying tickets for major events and donations through official channels; verifying the organization and checking the URL before clicking; using the "Information about this result" feature on Search to check source information.
celebrity investment scams create by AI
Scammers use AI to create fake videos and images, in which they impersonate celebrities to promote scams.
To avoid falling into scams, Google emphasizes, beware of investment advice from celebrities, especially on social networks. Look closely at the unnatural facial expressions in the videos. If an investment seems too attractive, it is likely a scam.
Fake travel and e-commerce scams
The scammers create websites that replicate legitimate shopping, travel and retail sites, luring victims with extremely attractive prices for popular items, luxury goods, concert tickets or travel incentives.
To ensure safety, it is necessary to verify the website before buying, especially during discounts. Check the URL, security features, beware of low prices, and quick buying urges.
Use the "Information about this result" feature for strange websites. Through my Advertising Center, find information about advertisers and report bad advertisements.
Fraud through fake remote technical support services
Scammers often impersonate technical support staff of companies, banks and state agencies, with the purpose of installing remote access software, thereby they can control their devices, access personal data, bank account information, and conduct illegal transactions.
To ensure safety, never give remote access to strange accounts. Legal firms will not proactively make technical assistance calls.
Contact companies directly through their official communication channels, while enhancing security with 2-step verification, access locks, or submitting to password management.
Employment fraud
This group of scammers targets people looking for remote jobs and job opportunities in an international environment with attractive income. In addition to demanding pre-paid fees and stealing data, this form of fraud also attracts victims to participate in money laundering or other illegal acts.
To avoid being scammed, be careful with "too good to be true" job offers, especially offers related to money transfers.
Re-vereze job opportunities through the official channels of companies.
