On the evening of December 27, the Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Police Agency initiated a case and prosecuted 13 suspects for the crime of "Using computer networks, telecommunications networks, and electronic means to commit acts of property appropriation".
This criminal gang takes advantage of some people with low education level to steal personal information, create fake loan applications, collude with credit institution specialists to appropriate money. There are cases where people have to bear the debt for criminals because their names are on the debt.
Another case involving the use of personal information to commit illegal acts and misappropriate property. Although the police force continuously dismantles fraud rings, one gang after another appears, using many sophisticated criminal acts.
In the age of technology, most people use smartphones, exploit applications and platforms to exchange information and interact with the community. From these platforms, information can be leaked, and criminal gangs will take advantage to do many shady things, not only stealing money, but also many other consequences that victims cannot foresee.
According to information from the Ministry of Public Security, in 2023, the total amount of money people were scammed online was about 8,000 - 10,000 billion VND, an increase of one and a half times compared to 2022.
There are many "naive" people who participate in investment channels, only to be scammed out of billions of dollars, the case of TikToker Mr Pips is a typical example. Some people are gullible and trust people pretending to be police officers or prosecutors, easily transferring money, only to lose everything before realizing they have been scammed.
Representatives of the police force regularly warn about fraud in cyberspace, and the press reports on cases of money appropriation to warn people, but many people still fall into the trap.
Through the above case, there is another warning for the community to be aware of protecting personal information. Not only in cyberspace, but also to be cautious in transactions, ensuring the safety of information, personal images, and identification documents.
Each person protects himself, which is also a way to prevent criminal activities and minimize social damage.
