Beware if you’re shopping online for a new Vinfast electric vehicle. The Vietnamese automaker recently shared a media release warning potential customers about fraudulent websites that appear to be official but are not. These pages use the Vinfast name and likeness in an attempt to “deceive customers, collect personal information, and gain financial advantage.” To use a highly technical term, that’s a whole lot of not good.
Be On The Lookout
Vinfast warns that many of these spurious web pages often start with “http” instead of “https.” This abbreviation means “hypertext transfer protocol” and the “s” at the end stands for “secure.” Additionally, web browsers will often show a small padlock icon in the address bar when visiting “https” pages, something else to look for.
The automaker also cautions that fraudulent websites tend to look poorly designed and have various spelling or grammar errors. Incorrect product or contact information is oftentimes listed, too. These mistakes are not what you would expect from a major automaker with enough budget to pay professionals to design and build its webpages.
Be on the lookout for hokey popups, too. Fake Vinfast websites also seem to have annoying windows that appear on the screen, alerting users that they’ve won some sort of prize, or telling them there’s a virus or other issue with their computer. Don’t click on any of these popup windows, and if you accidentally do, never let them install anything on your computer.
Illegitimate websites may also ask for payment in the form of Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, something Vinfast will never do. Additionally, the automaker says to be aware of suspicious or unsolicited phone calls. Scammers may try to impersonate the company in that way, too.
What To Do… And More Importantly, NOT DO
If you happen upon a Vinfast page that appears fraudulent, exercise caution. Never input any information on the website. This includes personal data like your name, date of birth, or social security number. Do not enter your address or phone number, and never share banking information, passwords, or any other data like that.
If possible, any fraudulent websites should be reported directly to Vinfast, so proper action can be taken. You can reach out to the automaker via email ([email protected]) or call them at (833) 503-0600.
Official Vinfast Websites
If you’re shopping for a new Vinfast EV, or if you just want to learn more about the company, make sure to visit an official site. Depending on where you live, here are some of the automaker’s legitimate web pages:
https://vinfastauto.us
https://vinfastauto.ca
https://vinfastauto.eu
https://vinfastauto.com
https://vinfastauto.id
https://vinfastauto.in
https://vinfastauto.ph
https://vinfast.co.th
https://vinfast.com
https://me.vinfast.com
https://vinfast.vn
Be aware of fraudulent Vinfast websites, but caution is warranted when browsing the web; always be extremely careful on the internet. Never enter any personal information into suspicious-looking websites, and if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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