AI becomes a tool for deceptionVu Duy Hien, Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Office of the NCA, noted that 2025 saw a surge in online scams using AI, deepfakes, and identity fraud. These technologies are now being used to impersonate individuals, organizations, and businesses - especially during peak shopping and travel seasons. Four major online scams to watch for this TetLieutenant Colonel Le Thanh Binh from the Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention (A05) outlined four key tactics cybercriminals are expected to use over the holiday:1. Fake travel websites and social media pagesFraudsters create websites, Facebook accounts, or even verified fanpages that mimic reputable homestays, travel agencies, or ticket sellers. Malware via fake booking emailsScammers impersonate well-known booking platforms and send emails to hospitality providers with subjects like booking confirmations, customer complaints, payment updates, or cancellation requests.

Source: VietNamNet News January 30, 2026 04:05 UTC