Vĩnh Long warns of new scam targeting medical businesses

The Department of Health in Vĩnh Long province has issued a public warning regarding a new fraudulent scheme targeting local medical and pharmaceutical businesses. The scammers are reportedly impersonating officials from the department or members of interdisciplinary inspection teams.

These individuals contact businesses, falsely claiming that an inspection or professional assessment is imminent. They then demand that the establishments transfer money into personal bank accounts, ostensibly to "support the delegation's visit." In some instances, the scammers also solicit fees for training courses allegedly organized by the Department of Health, again directing payments to private accounts.

In response to these reports, the Vĩnh Long Department of Health has firmly stated that it has no policy or directive authorizing the collection of funds for inspection visits or training through personal bank transfers. The department emphasized that all official inspections, assessments, and training activities adhere strictly to established regulations and are communicated through formal channels.

The department is urging all medical and pharmaceutical establishments, as well as local authorities and health stations, to raise awareness about this scam. It advises individuals and organizations not to transfer money to unknown accounts based on phone requests and to report any suspicious activity immediately to local authorities or the nearest police station for prompt action.