In an era of rapid technological development, fraud methods are constantly evolving. A new type of fraud called "screen sharing" has quietly emerged, posing a serious threat to people's property security. Let's take a closer look at the "screen sharing" scam and be vigilant to protect your wealth together.
1. What is a "Screen Sharing" Scam?
Share Screen is a convenient remote collaboration tool that allows two or more people to see the same screen content at the same time in different locations, making it easy to communicate and collaborate. However, fraudsters take advantage of this feature and turn it into a means to commit fraud.
Fraudsters usually induce victims to turn on the "screen sharing" function for various reasons, such as customer service to solve problems, public prosecutors and law enforcement to investigate cases, and apply for loans. Once the victim turns on this feature, the fraudster can see all the actions on the victim's phone or computer in real time, including sensitive information such as passwords entered, SMS verification codes received, etc. They use this information to quickly steal the victim's money or carry out other illegal activities 2. The dangers of "screen sharing" scams
The dangers of "screen sharing" scams should not be underestimated. First of all, it is extremely hidden. Victims often leak important information about themselves without realizing it, and by the time they are discovered, it's too late. Second, fraudsters can obtain a large amount of sensitive information in a short period of time, so as to quickly carry out fraud, causing huge financial losses to victims. In addition, this type of fraud can also lead to the widespread disclosure of the victim's personal information, causing long-term distress and risk to the victim.
3. Analysis of typical cases
Case 1: Impersonation of customer service fraud
Zhang bought an item online, and a few days later, he received a call from someone claiming to be a merchant's customer service. The customer service said that there was a quality problem with the goods purchased by Xiao Zhang, and he needed to go through the refund procedures for him. The customer service behaved very professionally and enthusiastically, which made Xiao Zhang let down his guard.
Subsequently, the customer service asked Zhang to turn on the "Share Screen" function so that he could guide him through the refund operation. Xiao Zhang didn't think much about it, and did as required by the customer service. In the process of "screen sharing", the customer service asked Xiao Zhang to open his banking app and enter the account number and password. Xiao Zhang saw that the customer service was just checking his account information and did not do anything else, so he had no suspicions.
However, just when Zhang thought the refund was about to be completed, he received a text message from the bank, indicating that a large amount of money had been transferred out of his account. Only then did Zhang realize that he had been deceived. It turned out that in the process of "sharing the screen", the fraudsters secretly recorded the account number and password entered by Xiao Zhang, and used the information to transfer money.
Case 2: Impersonating the public prosecutor and the law to commit fraud
Ms. Li received a call from a person claiming to be a police officer from the Public Security Bureau, who said that Ms. Li was suspected of a major money laundering case and needed her cooperation in the investigation. The fraudsters spoke harshly, claiming that if Ms. Li did not cooperate, she would face serious legal consequences.
Ms. Li was so frightened that she was so frightened that she hurriedly turned on the "Share Screen" function according to the other party's request. In the process of "screen sharing", the fraudsters asked Ms. Li to open her mobile banking app and check her account balance and transaction history. The fraudsters also asked Ms. Li to transfer her funds to a so-called "safe account" to prove her innocence.
In her panic and panic, Ms. Li completely lost her judgment and did what the fraudsters demanded. By the time she reflected, she had been cheated out of all her savings.
4. How to prevent "screen sharing" scams
1. Heighten vigilance and enhance awareness of prevention
Always be vigilant and don't trust calls, texts, and emails from strangers. In particular, we should be cautious about content involving money and personal information. If you receive a call claiming to be someone from customer service, public security, law, etc., you must verify the identity of the other party through formal channels.
2. Refuse to turn on the "Share Screen" feature
Whatever the reason for asking to turn on Share Screen, firmly refuse. The "screen sharing" feature is very risky, and once turned on, it is equivalent to exposing your phone or computer screen to strangers, providing an opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of it.
3. Protection of Personal Information
Properly protect your personal information, including account numbers, passwords, verification codes, etc. Do not disclose this information to others, let alone operate under the guidance of strangers. When conducting online transactions, handling business and other activities, it is necessary to choose formal platforms and channels to ensure the security of their information.
4. Call the police in time
If you find that you may have been scammed, you should report it to the police. Provide the police with as many clues as possible so that they can quickly launch an investigation and recover the defrauded funds. At the same time, it is necessary to contact banks and other financial institutions in a timely manner to freeze their own accounts and prevent fraudsters from further stealing funds.
5. Strengthen publicity and education to raise the awareness of prevention among the whole people
Preventing "shared screen" scams requires not only individual vigilance, but also the concerted efforts of the whole society. The government, the media, enterprises and other parties should strengthen publicity and education to raise the awareness of prevention among the whole people.
The government can widely publicize the dangers of "screen sharing" scams and how to prevent them through various channels, such as television, radio, newspapers, the Internet, etc. The media can produce special programs and report on typical cases to alert the public to this new type of fraud. Enterprises can set up risk warnings on their own platforms to strengthen user education and improve users' security awareness.
In addition, schools should also incorporate anti-fraud education into their teaching content to cultivate students' awareness of prevention and self-protection ability. Families should also strengthen the education of the elderly and children, so that they can understand the common methods of fraud and raise their awareness of prevention.
6. Summary
"Screen sharing" scams are a new type of fraud that is highly concealed and harmful. We should fully understand the characteristics and harms of this type of fraud, increase vigilance, and enhance the awareness of prevention. In daily life, refuse to turn on the "Share Screen" function, protect personal information, and call the police in time. At the same time, the whole society should also work together to strengthen publicity and education, raise the awareness of the whole people, jointly crack down on fraud and crime, and protect the safety of our property.
Let's work together to stay away from the trap of "screen sharing" scams and work towards a safe and harmonious social environment. Remember: Fraud prevention is everyone's responsibility. Only when each of us is vigilant can fraudsters have no chance to take advantage of it and protect our good life.
Source: Anti-Scam Daily Telegraph
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