On the afternoon of December 10, Vinh Linh Commune Police (Quang Tri Province) said that they had just coordinated with Agribank Vinh Linh Branch to promptly prevent a scam that appropriated more than 150 million VND by requesting money transfers via social networks.
Previously, at around 10:30 a.m. the same day, Ms. T.T.H (residing in Vinh Linh commune) went to Agribank to transfer 150 million VND to a strange account at the request of a woman she only knew via Zalo, claiming to be mobilizing charity money.
Realizing that Ms. H. was worried and unusual, the bank staff advised her to stop her, but she was still determined to make the transaction even though she had never met the recipient and the account information was not in the same name.
Suspecting the scam, the bank employee immediately reported it to Vinh Linh Commune Police. The police force quickly arrived, reassured and analyzed the subject's sophisticated tricks. Thanks to timely intervention, Ms. H. stopped the transaction and kept more than 150 million VND.
Vinh Linh Commune Police advise people to be vigilant; absolutely do not transfer money as requested from unknown numbers, social media accounts; do not provide personal information, bank accounts or OTP codes to anyone. When encountering suspicious situations, it is necessary to immediately contact the police for timely support to avoid being scammed and having your property stolen.
