Authorities in Ha Tinh province have arrested Nguyen Van Bao, a 1995-born individual, for committing fraud involving online transactions. The investigation revealed that Bao used a fake Facebook account to deceive a victim into transferring a total of 16 million dong across five separate transactions.

According to the police report, the incident began when Bao, facing personal financial difficulties, sought to exploit social media platforms to find potential buyers for used car parts. On August 31, 2026, he contacted a man named Ngo Ngoc Cuong, who was looking to purchase a car cabin on a Facebook group named "Used Car Parts Market." Although Bao did not possess the cabin, he created a false persona under the name "Bao Bao" and engaged Cuong in conversation, claiming he had the item for sale.

To gain Cuong's trust, Bao sent him images of a driver's license and personal identification, along with pictures of a car cabin sourced from the internet. After negotiating, they agreed on a price of 30 million dong for the cabin. On September 1, 2026, Cuong made five separate transfers totaling 16 million dong to Bao. Following the transactions, when Cuong attempted to contact Bao for follow-up, he was met with evasive responses and ultimately blocked on all communication platforms.

Further investigation revealed that Bao had employed various tactics to defraud multiple victims across the country. The Ha Tinh police have officially charged him with fraud and are expanding their investigation to address additional cases linked to his activities.

This incident underscores the growing concern over online scams, particularly those targeting individuals seeking to make purchases through social media channels. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution when engaging in online transactions.