(binhthuan.gov.vn) The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee has issued a directive requiring provincial departments, agencies, socio-political organizations, and the People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to strengthen efforts in preventing and handling high-tech fraud and cybercrime.

Accordingly, departments, agencies, socio-political organizations, and local authorities are to continue seriously and effectively implementing the directives of the Prime Minister and the Provincial People's Committee to enhance the prevention and control of property fraud, aiming to make significant progress in combating high-tech crime and cybercrime.

The Provincial Public Security is tasked with monitoring the situation, promptly detecting, and strictly handling acts of high-tech fraud and cybercrime. They must investigate and quickly address fraud cases, especially those using advanced technology. Coordination with banks and credit institutions should be prioritized to block and recover misappropriated assets thoroughly. Additionally, efforts should be intensified to raise public awareness about new fraud methods, guiding citizens on recognizing and preventing high-tech scams.

The police should work closely with the banking sector to verify and authenticate customer information, strictly eliminate unauthorized accounts and accounts with incorrect information, and strengthen the monitoring of transactions, especially those showing unusual signs. Effective coordination is necessary for account verification, account freezing, and transaction suspension to promptly prevent illegal withdrawals and transfers. Information about suspicious accounts and e-wallets involved in fraudulent activities should be shared promptly, following legal regulations. Measures should also be taken to control transactions related to virtual currency and improve internal management processes to prevent bank staff from aiding fraudsters. The police should also coordinate with the banking sector to enhance the supervision of commercial banks and credit institutions in implementing security measures for online transactions.

The Department of Science and Technology should increase efforts to educate the public and businesses about preventing high-tech fraud and cybercrime through cooperation with media agencies to warn about common scams and encourage vigilance. The department should strengthen the management of telecommunications providers, eliminate unregistered SIM cards, and address unauthorized SIM use according to guidelines from central ministries and agencies. Additionally, they should monitor information on social networks, promptly detect fraudulent activities, and propose cooperation with relevant authorities to handle such incidents.

The Department of Industry and Trade should work with relevant departments and local authorities to raise awareness of e-commerce, guide businesses to comply with the law, protect consumers online, and enhance warnings about fraudulent tactics in e-commerce.

People's Committees of districts, towns, cities, and relevant departments, agencies, and socio-political organizations should proactively implement measures to combat high-tech fraud and cybercrime in their respective areas. They should also regularly update their staff and the public with information to improve awareness and prevent online scams.

Nguyễn Phương