China Steps Up Fight Against International Phone Scams 📱🚫
Hey there! Have you ever received a strange phone call or message from someone you didn’t know, asking for personal information or money? 📞💰 That’s called a phone scam, and it’s a big problem around the world.
China is taking big steps to stop these sneaky scammers, especially those operating across borders. The country’s top security teams are working together to catch the bad guys who trick people over the phone and online.
What’s Happening?
Authorities in China have teamed up to focus on eight major cases involving international phone scams. These cases involve people who are recruiting others from China and sending them abroad to trick people into giving away their money. Some of these criminals even do dangerous things like keeping people locked up or hurting them! 😲
Protecting People’s Money 💪
From January to October 2024, China’s authorities worked really hard to stop these scams. They managed to freeze 235.9 billion yuan (that’s about $32.83 billion!) that scammers tried to steal from people. That means they saved a lot of people from losing their hard-earned money! 🎉
Why Is This Important?
Phone scams can hurt anyone, including kids and teenagers like you. Scammers might pretend to be someone you trust to get your personal information or money. It’s important to be careful and not share personal details with strangers.
Stay Safe!
Here are some tips to protect yourself:
- Never share personal information like your address, passwords, or bank details with strangers.
- Be cautious of calls or messages that ask for money or personal info, even if they seem urgent.
- Talk to a trusted adult if you’re unsure about a call or message.
By working together, we can help stop scammers and keep everyone safe! 😊
Reference(s):
China to strengthen efforts to fight trans-border telecom fraud
cgtn.com
