University of Economics and Ngu Hanh Son Ward Police Launch “You Are Not Alone” Campaign

The University of Danang - University of Economics in coordination with the Ngũ Hành Sơn Ward Police, has launched the “You Are Not Alone” campaign among DUE students to strengthen their ability to identify and prevent security and public order risks in student life.

Lieutenant Colonel Hong Thanh Thien, Deputy Chief of the Ngu Hanh Son Ward Police, directly delivered the presentation, covering six key areas: identifying potential risks, preventing online scams, combating drugs and social evils, traffic safety and fire prevention and firefighting, responsible conduct, and practical scenario-based exercises.

According to the presentation, students are particularly vulnerable to exploitation because of their frequent use of digital transactions, demand for employment and income, limited social experience and psychological pressures. Online fraud therefore received the greatest emphasis.

Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Thanh Thien directly delivers the presentation to DUE students

The ward police report outlined a common four-stage manipulation process: making initial contact, building trust, applying pressure, and then demanding money transfers or personal data. Fraudulent schemes highlighted included impersonating police officers, court officials or university representatives; “online kidnapping”; fake scholarship and study-abroad offers; suspicious part-time job recruitment; investment schemes promising high returns; and the rental or sale of bank accounts. Students were introduced to the “5 Nos - 3 Musts” rule, which includes never disclosing one-time passwords (OTPs), never renting out bank accounts, verifying information and promptly reporting suspected fraud. Those who have already transferred money are advised to stop all communication, block their accounts, preserve evidence and report the incident to the competent authorities.

On social evils, the presentation highlighted situations requiring vigilance, including being offered unfamiliar substances at parties, being asked to receive or transfer goods of unknown origin, online gambling and loan-sharking schemes. The recommended response was summed up in three actions: refuse, leave and report. Guidance on everyday safety also stressed the importance of never driving after consuming alcohol, alongside fire prevention and firefighting skills for students living in dormitories and rented accommodation.

At the end of each session, students discussed practical scenarios, including receiving a demand to transfer 30 million Vietnamese dong from someone claiming to be a police officer as a way to “prove their innocence”.

The initiative aims to amplify the campaign's message, foster responsible standards of conduct among students, and reinforce the shared responsibility of families, universities and society in supporting and protecting students against potential safety and security threats.