Recently, there have been a number of disfigured phenomena, taking advantage of livestreams, "online temple visits" or spiritual activities on social networks for personal gain, causing negative impacts on security, order and fine customs.

Going to an online temple or livestreaming about spiritual topics is not a violation of the law. However, what is worth paying attention to is the risk of turning this activity into a form of taking advantage of spiritual beliefs to solicit gifts and gain illegal profits.

Through understanding the situation in cyberspace, the Cyber ​​Security Department, Dong Thap Provincial Police discovered that some livestream sessions with the theme "going to temple online" have the risk of turning this activity into a form of taking advantage of spiritual beliefs to call for gifts and illegal profits in some forms such as:

- Ask viewers to give virtual gifts so that the character can perform actions such as burning incense, kneeling, worshiping Buddha, knocking on wood, chanting sutras or praying as requested.

- Attach gift giving to promises of blessings, merit, fortune, peace, luck or the ability to be saved by the Buddha.

- Organizations asking for tattoos, fortune-telling, ending bad luck, praying for fortune, praying for fortune or making predictions about destiny to stimulate viewers to send gifts and money.

- Turn religious rituals and beliefs into tools to create interaction, attract views, stimulate crowd psychology and exploit the trust of others for commercial purposes.

Faced with the above situation, people and social network users need to clearly understand the provisions of law on belief and religious activities, the use of Buddha images, worship facilities, religious ceremonies to solicit gifts, entertain objections or perform disrespectful acts that can negatively affect cultural life, spirituality and the sanctity of religion.

Organizing games with elements of winning or losing in money or in kind, depending on the results of chance, and showing signs of gambling should be given special attention, because legal liability may arise according to regulations. Fortune-telling and superstitious activities aimed at profit may be subject to administrative violations; In cases where there are enough elements to constitute a crime, it can be prosecuted for criminal liability.

To promptly correct the situation of taking advantage of cyberspace for spiritual gain and protect the legitimate rights and interests of people, the Cyber ​​Security Department of Dong Thap Provincial Police recommends:

- For livestreamers: Do not take advantage of religious beliefs or beliefs to call for gifts, donations or collect money with promises of merit, blessings, fortune, relief from drought or effective prayers. Do not turn religious images or rituals into offensive business tools.

- For viewers: Need to be alert to invitations such as "giving gifts to accumulate merit", "giving gifts to pray for peace", "giving gifts to pray for fortune and peace". Do not transfer money or give gifts because you believe in unfounded spiritual commitments.

- For social network users: Do not promote, assist, share or participate in activities that show signs of taking advantage of beliefs and religions for personal gain. When detecting signs of violation, it is necessary to retain information and evidence and report it to the competent police agency.

- For administrators of platforms and online communities: Need to proactively detect, prevent and handle content with signs of violation according to legal regulations and platform policies.