Sophisticated high-tech fraud methods trap many investors - Photo: AI drawing
A typical case is Ms. H. (residing in Hanoi ) who was "tipped off" by a subject to invest in a stock code with a commitment to profit of 777%, through an application called AJB DIRECT.
Believing in the opportunity to get rich, Ms. H. invested 4 billion VND. However, the entire amount "evaporated" without a trace. This investor then went to the authorities to report.
Fake stock expert, fake application
Speaking with Tuoi Tre Online, Mr. Truong Hien Phuong - senior director of KIS Vietnam Securities - said that the phenomenon of stock fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Authorities have discovered many cases of subjects faking stock applications with interfaces similar to the real ones to deceive investors.
More worryingly, scammers also use deepfake technology - an application of artificial intelligence (AI) - to create images and voices of fake "experts". These "experts" appear in Zoom meetings and Zalo chat groups to "suggest goods" and create trust.
When investors operate on the fake application, all the deposited money will disappear, completely unrelated to the transaction or actual profit - loss in the stock market.
Mr. Phuong emphasized that leaders of reputable securities companies almost never create their own Zalo or Telegram groups to call for investment or "talk about products". If there are seminars or sharing investment knowledge, the information will be publicly announced on the official website or fanpage, investors should check it again.
Some common signs of fake platforms pointed out by Mr. Phuong include: website domain names with spelling errors or using strange addresses; applications that cannot connect to real investment portfolios.
Displaying fake profits that do not match market developments; consultants do not have legal documents, or refuse to verify via video call...
According to Mr. Phuong, to prevent this, securities companies need to proactively review and detect fake websites and applications early. At the same time, they need to continuously warn investors through official channels and report suspicious cases to the State Securities Commission and the police for timely handling.
Investors are the last line of defense
Cybersecurity expert Ngo Minh Hieu (Hieu PC) believes that in the context of increasingly common high-tech fraud, investors are the most important line of defense. He recommends that they only download applications from official sources such as the App Store or Google Play.
Even when downloading apps from official sources, Mr. Hieu still advises investors to check actual user reviews, avoid using apps that only have "excessive" compliments or vague content...
In addition, you should visit the correct website of a licensed securities company. Be careful with names that are similar to reputable companies but have misspellings or use fake logos.
Double check your address, business license, and certificate of incorporation - these are legal documents, not just photos that can be easily forged.
In particular, Mr. Hieu warned that apps promoting T+0 transactions (ie same-day delivery) in Vietnam are clear signs of fraud, because the Vietnamese market is currently applying the T+2.5 process.
The promise of high returns is a typical bait used by scammers to prey on greed and ignorance. Another sign is that when investors want to withdraw money, the scam app often asks for more money or fees. This is a way to retain users and entice them to continue to deposit more before disappearing.
In case of suspected fraud, Mr. Hieu recommends: Stop the transaction immediately, block contact with the suspicious person. Then keep evidence: screenshots, chats, bank statements. Next, immediately report to the police for timely handling and investigation.
According to experts, in the digital age, scams are no longer blatant, but have turned to sophisticated forgeries, directly attacking the trust and lack of technological understanding of many investors.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/sap-bay-truoc-loi-moi-choi-chung-khoan-lai-777-20250611142832649.htm
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