Ngo Tran Vu, Director of NTS Security, said the year-end period is always the "peak season" for tech fraud. The "fake shipper" reports a package delivery, but since the recipient is not at home, the "shipper" suggests leaving the goods in front of the house or with security. According to Vu, the scam script upgrades further once the recipient transfers money to the "fake shipper." AI and deepfakes: phony video callsThe most frightening aspect of the rising tech scam trend is the involvement of AI. Third, “Don’t transfer money unless you are certain”.

Source: VietNamNet News February 14, 2026 01:01 UTC