Beware of websites and groups of 'brokers' offering quick passports

According to the Information Security Department, taking advantage of a segment of people who are not familiar with information technology and are not familiar with how to submit applications online, many pages and groups of "brokers" who offer quick passports have appeared on social networks, potentially posing many risks of personal information theft.

Photo: Department of Information Security.

Specifically, understanding the needs of people who are afraid of cumbersome procedures when applying for a passport; some people are not familiar with the procedures for applying for a passport online on the Public Service Portal, the subjects have set up fake websites advertising the service of "applying for a passport online" attracting thousands of interested people.

With attractive advertisements such as: making a passport has never been easier; documents are sent to your home, just provide information and photo files; no need to queue, no jostling; receive passports online in 63 provinces and cities.

In addition, on social networks, the subject will also create groups named "Fast passport service", "Fast and cheap passport service in Hanoi ", "Fast Passport (Passport) Visa - Vietnam Immigration",... with fees many times higher than the fees prescribed by the State.

Some bad guys also take advantage of this to steal personal information such as: portrait photos, citizen identification cards, phone numbers, emails, permanent addresses, OTP codes, etc. to commit other illegal acts in cyberspace.

Then use this account to fraudulently borrow money from relatives and friends, and take over all personal residence information of many people in the VNeID application.

In the face of ongoing fraud, the Information Security Department recommends that people should submit their passport applications online on the National Public Service Portal or the Ministry of Public Security's Public Service Portal.

In case of being unable to submit the application, people can ask relatives, friends, acquaintances, reputable people, people who are knowledgeable about information technology or go directly to the police station where they reside for specific and detailed instructions.

Absolutely do not provide personal information, do not use "online services" on social networks. Do not access strange links or download applications of unknown origin. When encountering cases with signs of fraud, people need to contact the police to promptly resolve the case according to regulations.

Source: https://daidoanket.vn/canh-giac-voi-website-hoi-nhom-co-moi-lam-ho-chieu-nhanh-10295736.html