On July 26, Ho Chi Minh City Police issued a warning notice about the trick of cutting personal images into images cut from sensitive clips, asking victims to transfer money to a designated account for appropriation.
Many people have been threatened with blackmail in this way and they have reported it to the authorities.
The trick of scammers is to collect pictures and phone numbers of successful people or people with positions and social status. Then, using techniques, cut and paste into sex clips, if you just look at it, it is difficult to distinguish between real and fake.
The victim's "sensitive" activities are compiled into clips, as evidence of ethical violations, even laws on marriage and family.
This trick is very dangerous. Everyone is afraid of having sensitive personal images posted online. The truth is unclear, but "human hands have never been merciful" and will be rumored without explanation. The more famous and high-status people are, the more they fear this.
In January 2024, Mr. Ho Huy - Chairman of Mai Linh Group - was accused of using Deepfake technology to cut and distribute sensitive images. This is intended to defame his honor, dignity and personal reputation, affecting the business activities of Mai Linh Group.
Up to now, there are many more high-tech assembly techniques that make it difficult to detect fake clips.
People who know that they have no frivolous relationships are of course confident that they won't fall into the trap of blackmailers. But for those who used to frequent the place "blue floors with pink pants", they were also scared to death and had to spend money to buy silence.
These collaged sex clips are causing headaches for many families. The husband or wife is subjected to "private detectives" who give evidence of "adultery" or misbehavior. If there is no strong marital trust, the family can fall apart before waiting for the image and examination. clip to verify the truth.
Faced with these dangerous criminals, the first way to deal with them is to control images and personal information, not letting them leak out.
When threatened with sending blackmail clips, follow the instructions of Ho Chi Minh City Police: "Do not panic - Do not comply with the subject's request to transfer money". Immediately contact the nearest police station or contact the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department at 069.3187.344, or the Criminal Police Department at 069.3187.200 to provide information and coordinate with agencies. The police quickly investigated and handled.
Also, when a husband or wife is sent a blackmail clip, don't rush to conclusions to keep the family happy, wait for verification results from the authorities.
