The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently alerted the public about a series of phishing scams involving imposters posing as the central bank.

Fraudsters are impersonating the SBV via email, attempting to trick individuals into clicking on phishing links under the guise of updating their biometric information for banking purposes.

These deceptive emails often cite the SBV’s Decision No. 2345/QD-NHNN to appear legitimate and urge recipients to update their information before 30 August 2024.

They even include a fake email address, “no-reply@sbvgov.site”, and attach the full text of the decision to further enhance their credibility.

The SBV has confirmed these emails are fraudulent and are designed to steal personal information.

By clicking on the links, recipients may unknowingly download and install malware or spyware, which can be used to gain control of personal devices and bank accounts.

Additionally, the stolen personal information and data may be used to commit illegal acts.

The SBV reminds the public that it only disseminates official information through its e-Portal at https://www.sbv.gov.vn and never directly requests customers to update their biometric data via email.

The central bank urges the public to exercise caution and avoid clicking on suspicious links received through chat, SMS, or email, and refrain from providing personal information to unverified sources.

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