Vietnamese people lost nearly 19,000 billion VND due to online fraud in 2024

(NLDO) - 1 in 220 smartphone users becomes a victim of fraud, with estimated losses in 2024 reaching VND18,900 billion.

That is one of the highlights from the 2024 cybersecurity research and survey report conducted by the Technology Board, National Cyber Security Association in December 2024.

According to a survey by the National Cyber Security Association, 1 in 220 users will be a victim of online fraud, accounting for 0.45%. However, the total estimated loss is up to 18,900 billion VND. While the number of victims who can get their money back is very small.

When falling into a scam, although 88.98% of users said they immediately warned and discussed with relatives and friends, only 45.69% of respondents said they reported to the authorities.

According to experts from the Association, reporting to the authorities when encountering fraud is essential to protect the rights of the victim and prevent illegal acts.

Total losses from online fraud in 2024 are estimated at VND18,900 billion.

The three most common forms in 2024 include: luring users into fake investment schemes, promising high profits; impersonating the identity of agencies and organizations; and fraudulent announcements of big prizes and promotions.

According to the survey results, 70.72% of users have received invitations to invest in financial exchanges of unknown origin but committed to no risk, high profits. 62.08% said they encountered calls impersonating agencies and organizations (police, court, tax, bank...) urging them to install software or threatening to transfer money to prove their innocence due to involvement in law violations.

60.01% said they received notifications of winning prizes and high promotions, but the information was very vague and unusual.

In addition to sophisticated scenarios, scammers have used many modern technologies such as: Deepfake artificial intelligence technology to create fake videos and voices to build trust from victims; applying automatic tools (chatbots) to continuously communicate with victims; using specialized software on computers to make telecommunication calls, reaching many people at the same time...

The application of high technology makes it difficult for many victims to distinguish between real and fake content when exposed to fake content, leading to easy deception.

Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of Technology Department, National Cyber Security Association, predicts that online fraud attacks will continue to rage in 2025.

"In addition to measures from management agencies, users still need to raise their vigilance and safety skills when participating in cyberspace. Do not share personal information with strangers or untrusted services. Carefully verify any calls or exchanges related to money transfers. Use the nTrust anti-fraud application to filter and block fraudulent phone numbers and malicious websites," said Mr. Son.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nguoi-viet-mat-gan-19000-ti-dong-vi-lua-dao-truc-tuyen-nam-2024-196241216110336656.htm