Vietnam's 'Oyster Scam' Surges: Thousands Fall Victim to Sophisticated Fraud, Billions Lost
A sophisticated 'oyster pearl' scam is rapidly spreading across Vietnam via social media livestreams, targeting thousands of victims and potentially amounting to billions of dollars in losses. Experts urge caution as authorities intensify investigations into the elaborate fraud.
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