Dr. Bui Van Quyen, Director of the Anti-Commercial Fraud and Counterfeiting Institute, warned that counterfeit goods have become a global challenge, exacerbated by the rise of online platforms and digital technologies. While these innovations drive economic growth, they also create fertile ground for fraudulent activities.
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Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – As e-commerce, the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) develop rapidly, increasingly sophisticated trade fraud and intellectual property (IP) violations are posing serious risks to the business environment, consumer health and the credibility of legitimate firms, prompting calls for stronger, more coordinated countermeasures.
The issue was highlighted at a training programme on combating trade fraud, counterfeit goods and IP…
HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.