A woman in Hanoi has reportedly lost more than VND 165 million after investing in an online foreign exchange trading platform that promised unusually high returns.
According to Hanoi Police, the victim, identified as Ms. D. from Thanh Tri District, was introduced to an online financial investment scheme with promises of profits several times higher than the original capital.
Believing the offer, she transferred approximately VND 165 million into a trading account.
After depositing the money, the platform showed that her balance and profits had increased significantly, reaching nearly VND 1 billion.
However, when she attempted to withdraw the funds, the system repeatedly displayed errors and blocked the transaction.
Suspecting fraud, the victim reported the case to the police, Vietnam detective agency.
Authorities said that many online forex and financial investment platforms showing signs of fraud have recently appeared.
Scammers often lure victims with promises of “huge profits,” initially allowing small withdrawals to build trust before persuading them to invest larger amounts and eventually taking the money.
Police warned the public to be cautious of online investment offers, especially platforms with unclear origins or those not licensed to operate in Vietnam.
Hanoi detective service: https://vietnamdetectives.com/ha-noi