Google and the Ministry of Public Security launch a campaign to prevent online fraud - Photo: BTC
On June 26 in Hanoi , to affirm its long-term commitment to promoting safe digital transformation in Vietnam, Google and the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security officially announced their cooperation to implement the campaign "Preventing online fraud - Safer with the Ministry of Public Security and Google".
70% of people are affected by scam calls and messages
In the context of an increasingly digital world , Internet users in Vietnam face more and more online threats.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Public Security, more than 6,000 cases were detected in 2024, with total losses reaching more than VND 12,000 billion. A recent report also showed that 70% of people have been exposed to at least one scam call or text message each month.
Statistics show that users of online platforms need to be equipped with knowledge and practices of cybersecurity. This will help people identify and avoid sophisticated forms of online fraud, strengthening the necessary safety foundation for a healthy digital society.
According to the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, the 7 most common forms of fraud include: Fraud impersonating educational institutions; fraud in recovering suspended capital; service payment fraud; online shopping and travel fraud; fraud impersonating police officers, prosecutors, and courts; emotional fraud for financial gain; investment fraud on fake platforms.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ba Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention - Photo: BTC
Speaking at the event, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ba Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, said: "We consider propaganda work, especially raising public awareness, to be a key factor in limiting online fraud crimes.
To effectively carry out this work, it is necessary for the whole society to join hands to build a safe and healthy network environment. In particular, it is necessary to have the participation and coordination of multinational enterprises with a large number of users in Vietnam.
We appreciate the initiative, cooperation and thorough preparation of the units, as well as the proactive commitment from Google and content creators.
This campaign demonstrates autonomy, determination and responsible coordination between authorities, businesses and social organizations in protecting citizens in cyberspace and creating a safe and healthy digital environment."
Building a safe digital space for Vietnamese people
At the event, Mr. Marc Woo - General Director of Google Vietnam - said: "Google Play's anti-fraud protection feature has blocked 4.5 million installations of applications suspected of containing malware on 1 million Android devices.
Our commitment is not only demonstrated through products, but also extended through responsible collaboration in building a digital ecosystem where everyone can thrive without worry."
The representative of Google Vietnam also hopes that Google's comprehensive cooperation with the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention under the Ministry of Public Security will contribute to building a safe digital space for Vietnamese people.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/google-cung-bo-cong-an-trien-khai-chien-dich-phong-chong-lua-dao-truc-tuyen-20250626154020362.htm
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