Bank customers have been warned of a new type of scam involving official-looking messages. — Photo vietnamplus.vn HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Public Security has issued a warning over a new type of scam where apparent official bank messages are sent to customers to appropriate money. Unlike the use of unregistered SIM cards, the scammers have sent messages to customers under the names of bank brands, also known as SMS Brand Name. Through various sources, the scammers learn customers’ personal information and send them fake messages which include links to fraudulent bank websites. The messages say that the mobile phone accounts will be invalid if users do not update their details online or say that points can be exchanged for gifts. The messages link to websites where customers can sign up for the gifts. The websites include official-looking logos and designs. After clicking the links, customers are required to fill their name, password … [Read more...] about Bank customers warned of message scams
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4,000 people to join counterterrorism drill in HCMC
HCMC 4,000 people to join counterterrorism drill in HCMC The Saigon Times Daily Friday, Dec 13, 2019,13:44 (GMT+7) 4,000 people to join counterterrorism drill in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily Nguyen Sy Quang, deputy director of the HCMC Police Department, speaks at a press briefing on December 12 to announce the upcoming counterterrorism drill - PHOTO: THANH NIEN HCMC - The Police Department of HCMC has announced that 4,000 State employees and troops will take part in a counterterrorism exercise program on December 15 in the city, aiming to combat any terrorist activities and ensure public security. Nguyen Sy Quang, deputy director of the municipal Police Department, and Tu Luong, deputy director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications and head of the HCMC Media Center, co-chaired a press briefing on December 12 to announce the upcoming antiterrorism drill. This year’s large-scale rehearsal … [Read more...] about 4,000 people to join counterterrorism drill in HCMC
Military leaders guilty of violating defense land management rules
The committee said Sunday that Party Navy leaders including Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, former Vice Minister of National Defense, Vice Admiral Nguyen Van Tinh and Rear Admiral Le Van Dao were responsible for several land management violations. Their violations resulted in major financial losses and badly affected the reputation of the Communist Party and the People’s Navy, the committee said. Further details were not revealed. It advised that party authorities duly punish the leaders who have committed the violations. The committee also said that two leaders of Military Zone 9, which is in charge of Vietnam's southern Mekong Delta, have committed violations in using land that belonged to the defense forces. It identified the violators as Lt General Nguyen Hoang Thuy and Deputy Chief of Staff Truong Thanh Nam. Thuy has received a formal warning, while Nam has been expelled from all party positions. The scrutiny of officers came shortly after Party chief and President Nguyen Phu … [Read more...] about Military leaders guilty of violating defense land management rules
Vietnam Airlines offers 70,000 low-cost tickets for Tet
Corporate Vietnam Airlines offers 70,000 low-cost tickets for Tet By Le Anh Friday, Dec 13, 2019,18:59 (GMT+7) Vietnam Airlines offers 70,000 low-cost tickets for TetBy Le Anh Customers buy tickets at a Vietnam Airlines office. Vietnam Airlines is offering some 70,000 promotional tickets at VND499,000 each, inclusive of taxes and fees – PHOTO: VIETNAM AIRLINES HCMC – Vietnam Airlines is offering some 70,000 promotional tickets at VND499,000 each, inclusive of taxes and fees, to meet the strong travel demand in the lead up to Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet. The tickets will be applicable to 11 domestic routes between HCMC and Hanoi, Haiphong, Van Don, Vinh, Thanh Hoa, Hue, Danang, Quang Nam, Quy Nhon, Pleiku and Buon Ma Thuot. These flights will depart from January 17 to February 8, 2020. The promotional tickets are available from now until December 31 through all channels, including the national flag … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines offers 70,000 low-cost tickets for Tet