What is telecom fraud?

Telecom fraud refers to the use of telephone, SMS, Internet and other telecommunications technology to cheat.

Criminals usually pretend to be public security, banks, courier companies and other institutions or individuals. By fabricating false information and stories, they trick victims into revealing sensitive personal information and making transfers and payments. , thus illegally obtaining property or benefits.

Telecom fraud has the following penalties:

1, criminal punishment. Telecommunication fraud usually belongs to the category of criminal offences, and relevant criminal laws will stipulate corresponding penalties. This may include detention, fixed-term imprisonment, fines, etc. The length of the sentence will depend on the severity of the fraud, the losses caused and the criminal record of the offender.

2. Liability. If telecom fraud causes the victim to suffer economic losses, the actor may be liable for compensation. The court may order criminals to compensate the victims for their losses, including the money defrauded, lawyer's fees, compensation for mental damages, etc.

3. Administrative punishment. Some countries or regions may also impose administrative penalties on telecom fraud. This may include fines, revocation of business licenses, and restrictions on related businesses.

To sum up, in order to avoid becoming a victim of telecom fraud, we should be vigilant, don't trust the information provided by strangers easily, don't disclose personal sensitive information casually, and don't transfer money casually. At the same time, we should update our passwords regularly, strengthen our awareness of network security and improve our preventive ability. If you encounter suspicious circumstances, you can call the police in time and report to the relevant departments.

Legal basis:

Article 266 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

If the crime of fraud defrauds public or private property, and the amount is relatively large, it shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or public surveillance, and shall also or only be fined; If the amount is huge or there are other serious circumstances, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than ten years and shall also be fined; If the amount is especially huge or there are other especially serious circumstances, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years or life imprisonment, and shall also be fined or confiscated. Where there are other provisions in this Law, such provisions shall prevail.