UEH Trade Union Organized Special Report on "The Law on Cybersecurity and Preventing Online Fraud"

18 Nov, 2025

An overview of the seminar

The seminar was attended by Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy – Chairman of the UEH Trade Union; Ms. Phan Thi Thu Hang, M.A. – Member of the UEH Trade Union Standing Committee; along with other union officials and members.

The speaker for the event was Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thai Duc –Principal Specialist of the Advisory Division, Ho Chi Minh City Police Department - an expert with extensive experience in cybersecurity and high-tech crime prevention.

Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy – Chairman of the UEH Trade Union, spoke at the event.

Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thai Duc shared insights on sophisticated online fraud schemes

During the report, Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thai Duc provided practical and vivid information, focusing on two main areas: the fundamental provisions of the Cybersecurity Law and measures to prevent online fraud.

Regarding the Cybersecurity Law and violations, the speaker highlighted common behaviors that risk breaking the law, such as sharing internal information, state secrets, or personal images without permission; posting false information or misleading viewpoints; and engaging in uncivilized conduct or violating regulations on traffic safety and aviation security online. Specific examples, such as disclosing information from photos containing metadata, posting certificates of merit that reveal personal details, or sitting on luggage carousels, were analyzed in detail regarding their illegality and potential penalties.

The section on online fraud was of particular interest to the attendees. The speaker presented alarming statistics: In 2023, global losses from online fraud amounted to 53 billion USD, with Vietnam accounting for approximately one-third (according to GASA's hypothetical calculations). He detailed several sophisticated fraud schemes:

Impersonating police or court officials: Scammers call victims, inform them of a legal violation, and demand money transfers to "prove their innocence." This tactic has caused many people, including officials, to lose large sums of money, with some cases reaching hundreds of billions of VND.
Social media scams (romance scams, financial fraud): Scammers create perfect online personas (pilots, entrepreneurs, military doctors, etc.) to build trust and then trick victims into sending money for reasons like "gifts containing foreign currency being held by customs" or "investing in fake projects."
E-commerce fraud: Selling non-existent products, delivering bricks or iron instead of phones, or posing as shippers to steal deposits.
Recruitment and investment scams: Luring victims with "easy, high-paying jobs" or "sky-high" investment returns to steal their money.
Online kidnapping: A new and highly dangerous form of fraud. Scammers manipulate victims psychologically, coercing them (often students) to self-isolate and cut off contact with their families. They then use images of the victim to extort money from relatives or even sell the victim abroad.
In-person attendees listen intently and take notes on important information.

At the end of the report, Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thai Duc summarized the golden rules for preventing fraud, encapsulated in "4 DON'Ts":
1. "DON'T BE AFRAID" - Do not panic; remain calm when receiving threatening calls.
2. "DON'T BEFRIEND" - Limit friending and interacting with strangers online.
3. "DON'T BE GREEDY" - Be wary of tempting offers, gifts, and "too-good-to-be-true" investment opportunities.
4. "DON'T TRANSFER MONEY" - Never transfer money or provide account information, passwords, or OTP codes to strangers.

The speaker also urged everyone to be vigilant and report crimes via the hotlines of the Ministry of Public Security (069.2326.555) and the Ho Chi Minh City Police (069.3187.255).

The special report session was conducted in a serious yet engaging atmosphere, with interactive questions that left a lasting impression and provided valuable knowledge for the attendees. Through this program, the UEH Trade Union hopes that every staff member and employee will become a "fortress" of security, not only protecting themselves and their families but also helping to disseminate knowledge and join hands in combating online fraud.

Ms. Phan Thi Thu Hang, M.A. – Member of the UEH Trade Union Standing Committee, presented a commemorative gift a token of appreciation to Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thai Duc.