In a recently issued document, Lao Cai Department of Information and Communications said: In recent days, promoting the tradition of solidarity, mutual love, and mutual assistance, many organizations and individuals inside and outside Lao Cai province have spread beautiful actions to help and support people affected by storm No. 3.
However, some unverified information is appearing on social media groups and associations regarding calls for support and money transfers to personal accounts to support Lao Cai people affected by storm No. 3.
To be vigilant against forms of charity calls on social networks, Lao Cai Department of Information and Communications recommends that agencies, units and people raise awareness in receiving and sharing information, especially on social networking sites.
Do not report exaggerated or distorted news; when discovering false information, report it to the authorities for handling, to avoid causing panic and anxiety.
In addition, promptly detect and report those who take advantage of the complicated and difficult situation after the storm and flood for personal gain, causing disorder and insecurity in society.
Along with that, it is necessary to disseminate to cadres, civil servants, public employees, and workers to raise vigilance, not to transfer donations and support money to accounts of unknown origin and unclear identity.
At the same time, only make donations through official accounts of state agencies or reputable and transparent organizations/individuals.
If you receive information on social networks calling for sponsorship or selling goods to help fight floods and storms, you need to carefully check the information about the organization/individual calling, verify the authenticity of the information to avoid transferring money by mistake and limit the risks of online fraud or becoming a victim of bad actors on the internet.
When detecting signs of fraud on Fanpages or personal accounts, it is necessary to immediately report to the authorities for timely handling.
