(PLO)- A person impersonating an investigation officer sent a bank customer a temporary arrest warrant due to being involved in a drug and money laundering case, requesting a transfer of 121 million VND to serve the investigation. investigation to “return identity”.
On the afternoon of December 2, talking to PLO, a representative of the leadership of Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) Vinh Bao Branch – East Hai Phong said that this unit has just helped people escape fraud. with large amounts of money.
Previously, Mr. PVN, residing in Tan Lien commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong, came to Agribank Vinh Bao Branch – East Hai Phong to request a transfer of 121 million VND.
During the transaction, bank staff saw the customer showing signs of anxiety and insecurity, and continuously received phone calls urging him to transfer money. Suspecting that this could be a fraud, the teller delayed the transaction to verify the information.
Using professional measures, the teller and the police representative of Vinh Bao town, Vinh Bao district, initially identified the defrauded customer. Accordingly, a person impersonating an investigation officer sent the customer an arrest warrant due to being involved in a drug and money laundering case. This person asked Mr. PVN to transfer 121 million VND to serve the investigation to ‘return his identity’.
After being explained, reassured and persuaded by the teller and police officers, Mr. PVN decided to stop the money transfer transaction and transfer this money to savings.
In recent times, fraud has occurred frequently through many forms such as hacking social network accounts, forging bank messages, impersonating police agencies and procuratorates to threaten and request money transfers. , fraud through solicitation of financial investment.
The bank advises customers to raise awareness and promote vigilance to protect their assets. If you encounter a situation where you suspect you have been scammed, please contact or report to the authorities for support, timely prevention and handling.
(PLO)- On the morning of March 6, many parents continued to come to Cho Ray Hospital looking for their children because they received a call saying their child was in an emergency. Among them, three parents transferred money to the account number provided by strangers.
NGOC SON
