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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Lunar New Year Homecoming Goes Wrong: Scammers Caught at Airports! 🧧

 

CHÚC Mα»ͺNG NΔ‚M MỚI!

Etymology 🧧: 

"Homecoming" from Old English "ham-cyme" - but for these scammers, their Tet homecoming led straight to jail!



The Great Tet Takedown 🎭

When Vietnam's biggest scammers thought they could sneak home for Tet, police had other plans! Here's how a $42M cross-border scam ring met its match at the airports.



The Three-Layer Scam πŸ“±

  1. Cao 1: Fake police calls
  2. Cao 2: Malware installation
  3. Cao 3: Bank account draining

Operation Numbers πŸ“Š

  • 13,000 victims
  • 1,000B VND stolen
  • 12 provinces affected
  • 60 arrests at airports

Did You Know? πŸ€”

  • Most scammers are under 30
  • Scam calls peak during holidays
  • Cross-border scams increased 300% in 2024

Protect Yourself! πŸ’‘

  1. Never install apps from phone calls
  2. Government never requests remote access
  3. Verify caller identity independently
  4. Enable 2FA on all accounts

Nature's Lesson 🌿

Like migrating birds returning home for winter, criminals often return for important festivals - but unlike birds, they don't escape the law's net!

Quick Quiz πŸ“

  1. What's a key sign of a scam call? a) Urgent action required b) App installation request c) Government claims Answer: All of the above!

Hash Tags #TetSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity #VietnamPolice


🚨 A Caring Message to Scam Victims 

Dear reader who may have been affected by scams:

You are not alone. Many intelligent, careful people have fallen victim to increasingly sophisticated scams. It's not your fault - these criminals are professional manipulators who exploit our trust and basic human nature.

If you've been scammed:

  • Report it immediately to police
  • Contact your bank's fraud department
  • Keep all evidence
  • Seek support from loved ones
  • Join victim support groups

Remember: Being scammed doesn't define you. Your worth isn't measured by money lost.

Need support? Call Vietnam's Cyber Crime Victim Hotline: 069.219.4053

https://canhbao.ncsc.gov.vn


🚨 Fun But Serious: A Brief Legal Disclaimer 🚨

Hey there, scam fighter! πŸ•΅️‍♂️ Before you go...

  • This guide is like a security camera - it helps spot trouble but can't stop it alone!
  • Each scam case is unique πŸ”
  • For real fraud cases, contact authorities immediately πŸš”

Remember: Reading this doesn't make you immune to scams, just like watching Home Alone doesn't make you a security expert! 🏠


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  • πŸ“š Hours of cybercrime research
  • ⚖️ 10+ years of security expertise
  • πŸ” Real victim case studies
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Part of our "Safer Tet 2025" series

#TetSafety #CyberCrime #VietnamPolice #ScamAlert

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