Fake shipper schemes have become one of the most common tactics, preying on widespread online shopping during Tet. A “fake shipper” claims to have a parcel but says the recipient is not home, offering to leave the package with a guard or at the front door. They then request a small transfer - usually 30,000 to 50,000 VND - for the delivery fee. Beyond fake shipper tricks, scammers also prey on the fear of “bad luck” and disruption during Tet. If the shipper scam targets carelessness, the fake invoice scam targets the deeper anxiety many people carry near year-end - the desire to settle all debts before the new year.

Source: VietNamNet News February 09, 2026 11:16 UTC