An old woman was tricked by a man impersonating a police officer into transferring 400 million VND.

(Dan Tri) - Ms. H. was informed by a subject claiming to be a police officer that she was involved in a drug crime organization and asked to transfer 400 million VND to an account provided by the subject to prove her innocence.

On March 28, Phuong Lam Ward Police, Hoa Binh City (Hoa Binh Province) said that the unit had just coordinated with a local bank branch to promptly prevent an elderly woman from transferring 400 million VND to a person impersonating a police officer.

Previously, at around 3:45 p.m. on March 27, Ms. NTH (76 years old, residing in Phuong Lam ward, Hoa Binh city) went to the bank to make a transaction and transferred 400 million VND.

During the transaction, bank staff discovered that Ms. H. showed signs of insecurity and anxiety, possibly being the victim of a cyber fraud, so they reported it to Phuong Lam Ward Police.

Ms. H. was assisted by the police and bank staff to escape the fraud (Photo: Provided by the police).

Ms. H. said that before that, a person claiming to be a police officer informed her that she was involved in a drug crime organization. This person asked her to transfer 400 million VND to the account provided by the person to prove her innocence.

This subject also asked Ms. H. not to inform anyone, otherwise she would be arrested. Due to panic and fear of being arrested, Ms. H. went to the bank to transfer money to the subject.

Phuong Lam Ward Police analyzed and explained to Ms. H. to help her understand the methods and tricks of scammers on the internet; thanks to that, the scam was prevented and Ms. H.'s assets were kept safe.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/phap-luat/cu-ba-bi-ke-gia-danh-cong-an-lua-chuyen-400-trieu-dong-20250328194755357.htm