In the current information age
Phone scams are on the rise
Its methods are diverse and constantly evolving
Daily safety for ordinary citizens
Poses serious challenges
In order to raise public awareness of prevention
The editor will detail the two incidents that occurred
Cases of telephone scams in Shanghai and Tianjin
through these specific events
We can learn how to recognize and respond
This type of scam
Effectively protect yourself
Security of personal information and property
Detailed case study
01 Shanghai case: Aunt Zhao spotted a fraudulent call from a staff member of the Cyberspace Administration of China
Aunt Zhao received a call from someone claiming to be a staff member of the Shanghai Municipal Cyberspace Administration of China, claiming that her mobile phone needed to be shut down because of illegal information posting, and asked for personal information to assist in the investigation. The scammers even asked about the specifics of her home in an attempt to obtain more personal information. Aunt Zhao did not respond directly, but hung up the phone and contacted the Shanghai Internet Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center, which was verified and learned that it was a fraudulent call, successfully avoiding information leakage and possible property losses.
02 Tianjin case: fraudulent calls impersonating the Internet Illegal and Bad Information Reporting Center
The criminals claimed to citizens through fake phone numbers that they were staff members of the "Tianjin Internet Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center". They falsely inform citizens that they need to verify their personal bank card and ID information due to online violations, and even ask victims to go to specific locations to handle transactions. The Tianjin Internet Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center issued a public statement on this, clarifying that it had never taken the initiative to contact citizens to request personal information, and urged citizens to be vigilant.
How to identify and prevent scam calls?
01Verify the identity of the caller:
When you receive a call claiming to be from a government department or any official agency, remember not to provide any personal information immediately. After hanging up, call back through the contact information found on the official website or an official phone number that you previously knew to confirm the person's true identity. Authorities usually don't ask you for sensitive personal information, such as bank account numbers, passwords, or ID numbers, over the phone. A high level of vigilance should be exercised against any direct request for such information.
02Protection of personal information:
Regardless of the reason they ask, don't give out sensitive information such as your bank details, passwords, home address, etc., over the phone. Once this information is obtained by criminals, it may pose a serious threat to your financial security and privacy.
03 Respond to scams correctly:
If you think you've received a scam call, you should report it to the police immediately with details such as the caller's number, the time of the call, and the specific request they made. This will not only help the police to follow up on the investigation, but also prevent others from being victimized.
Police tips
It is necessary to heighten vigilance, strengthen self-defense, and prevent being deceived. Once you encounter Internet fraud, please keep the evidence and seize the time to call the police!
What should I do if I encounter someone impersonating an internet information department?
The following are the official reporting channels of the Cyberspace Administration of China (Cyberspace Administration of China) Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Internet Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center:
In addition, we can report the case to the local public security organ.
Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center of the Cyberspace Administration of China (Cyberspace Administration of China):
1. Official phone: 12377
2. WeChat public account: Reporting Center of the Central Cyberspace Administration of China
3. Official Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1142640130
4. Official Website:
Hatpas://vv.12377.cn
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Internet Illegal and Adverse Information Reporting Center:
1. Official telephone: 0471-4811340
2. WeChat public account: Inner Mongolia Internet illegal and bad information report
3. Official Weibo:
https://weibo.com/7755836189?refer_flag=1001030103_
4. Official Website:
http://vv.nanghlupi.org.cn/
Source: The content is synthesized from Tianjin Rumors, Shanghai Internet Rumors, and Xincheng County Financial Media Center