Epidemic voice call scam

Epidemic voice call fraud

Epidemic voice call fraud has always existed. Many people have little understanding of this new type of fraud, and it is inevitable that they will be defrauded of money. This is unacceptable to us. Let’s share with you the epidemic voice call scam. Epidemic Voice Phone Scam 1

Nucleic Acid Testing Scam

Scammers usually pretend to be epidemic prevention personnel and call to claim that they have detected abnormalities in people’s itineraries, which may be close contacts or sub-close contacts. They will be asked to scan the QR code provided by the other party to make an appointment for a nucleic acid test on the grounds that there is a system error and they need to re-register. Subsequently, the money from the victim's bank account was transferred.

There are also criminals who pretend to be "epidemic prevention agency personnel" and send mass messages, falsely claiming that nucleic acid can be quickly detected. For example, WeChat chat records show that criminals claimed that "nucleic acid test results are available quickly", "can be expedited in as fast as half an hour", "nucleic acid tests can be done at home", and provided door-to-door service or delivery to the train station exit. etc., to facilitate buyers to pass the report.

Pretending to be "epidemic coordinators" to sell special medicines

Some criminals claimed to be "a director of the prevention and control center" and called residents to inform residents that there were abnormalities in their health codes and test reports, which may have Infected with COVID-19. Moreover, the other party will reveal on the phone that there is a special medicine to treat the new coronavirus. It only costs 5,800 yuan for 3 courses of treatment. If you insist on taking it every day, you will regain your health.

Epidemic-related material fraud

Criminals use the Internet to spread information about purchasing medical masks, selling anti-epidemic drugs, materials, etc., and inducing victims to transfer money. In addition, some criminals illegally obtain personal information by "forwarding information to receive free epidemic prevention materials". For example, recently, the Moments of many citizens in Baotou City, Inner Mongolia, were flooded with a tweet about receiving 100 masks for free. The name of the public account that posted the tweet was very similar to the official WeChat platform of Baotou City Health Commission. This type of fraudulent content illegally obtains users' personal information and commits telecommunications fraud under the guise of public welfare activities.

Carrying out fraud under the guise of online shopping refunds

Due to the epidemic, express delivery services have been suspended in some areas. After obtaining user order information through illegal channels, fraudsters called and falsely claimed that shipments could not be delivered during the epidemic. Apply for a refund for the victim, and ask the victim to add "official customer service" to gradually guide the transfer and remittance to commit fraud.

Pretend to be an authoritative organization and send out fraudulent text messages in bulk

Pretend to be an authoritative organization and send out text messages in bulk to trick the public into clicking on virus links. For example, someone pretending to be the People's Insurance Company of China said, "The accidental coverage of your account's COVID-19 vaccination has arrived! It will be automatically invalidated if it is not activated today," and attached a virus link. Another criminal sent a text message, pretending to be the "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention", saying that "the new crown vaccine policy has opened appointments in our city, and the number of places is limited. Please go to the XX website immediately to make an appointment for vaccination."

Pretending to be a "vaccination census investigator" fraud

Some criminals claim to be "a director of the prevention and control center" and call residents to inform them that there are abnormalities in their health codes and test reports and they may be infected. COVID-19. And the other party will reveal on the phone that there is a special medicine to treat the new coronavirus. It only costs 5,800 yuan for 3 courses of treatment. If you insist on taking it every day, you will regain your health.

False investments in the production and sale of “COVID-19 vaccines”

A “mysterious person” who claims to have special channels claims that he can make a lot of money by investing in the production of “COVID-19 vaccines” and induces the public to invest in fake platforms and Invest money on the APP. There are also criminals lurking in social software, online live broadcast platforms, etc., posing as military officers and claiming that "new crown vaccines" can be purchased through internal channels.

Police Tips

1. The public security organs will never investigate cases by phone, QQ or WeChat, let alone let the public download software from unknown sources. Please ask before clicking on unfamiliar websites. Carefully identify web links, do not download unfamiliar software, and do not fill in personal information, bank card account numbers, passwords, and verification codes at will.

2. There is no "safety account" when handling cases by the Public Security Bureau, and the parties will not be required to check the legality of assets by transfer, nor will they ask for money for any reason or in any way.

3. The public security organs and other departments will not transfer calls to each other. Do not be credulous in handling cases in secret and listen to others alone.

4. Criminals use special computer software to simulate various phone numbers. If you receive threatening text messages or phone calls from strangers, do not panic. You must be calm and collected, especially when money transfers are involved. , we must stop immediately and take care of the last step of prevention.

5. Once you are deceived, call 110 to call the police immediately.

6. Download and register as soon as possible the “National Anti-Fraud Center” APP promoted by the Ministry of Public Security Epidemic Voice Phone Scam 2

Scam 1: False sales of epidemic prevention materials fraud

Criminals publish false online shopping information in WeChat groups and Moments, falsely claiming to be able to provide masks, disinfectants and other supplies needed to prevent and control the new pneumonia epidemic, inducing victims to pay the payment or deposit in advance, and then blacklisting the victims after receiving the payment. .

Scam 2: False sales fraud on phishing websites

Criminals use the epidemic to fabricate information about online donations, selling medicines, and epidemic information inquiries, etc., to induce victims to click on phishing links and click on phishing links on illegal websites. Enter personal information to steal victim information or even personal property.

Scam 3: Providing victims with hospital resource fraud

Criminals spread false news on second-hand trading websites, social networking sites, etc., falsely claiming to have internal relationships They can help contact hospitals to provide inpatient beds and trick victims into transferring money to their accounts.

Scam 4: Car/Airplane Refund and Rebooking Scam

Criminals send air tickets or train ticket rebooking information, and use the excuse of refunding/issuing compensation to induce customers to click on the false Check refund URLs, or call fake customer service numbers, provide sensitive information such as bank card account numbers, passwords, and verification codes, thereby stealing the user's bank card balance.

Scam 5: Tour group/hotel/express delivery refunds

Criminals use the pretext of travel contract cancellation, hotel deposit refund, express delivery detention compensation or cancellation of mailing refund to send false messages to customers. Notification information induces customers to provide sensitive information related to bank cards and steals the balance in the card. Epidemic Voice Call Scam 3

Scam 1: False Vaccination Appointment SMS Scam

Recently, criminals have frequently appeared in many places pretending to be the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sending fake COVID-19 vaccine appointment information to lure people to click. Fake links containing Trojan horse URLs are used to obtain personal information and wait for opportunities to commit fraud.

Fraud 2: Pretending to be a teacher to collect vaccine fees

After criminals pretend to be parents and join the group, when the "class teacher" is not online, they clone his avatar and nickname and publish false information, claiming Parents are required to pay a vaccine fee.

Fraud 3: Pretending to cancel or change train tickets or air tickets

Criminals pretend to send text messages about ticket changes or refunds, inducing victims to click on virus links or directing them to call fake customer service numbers , and require sensitive information such as bank card account number, password and verification code to commit fraud.

Fraud 4: Quick nucleic acid test result fraud

Scammers take advantage of the desire of returnees to quickly obtain nucleic acid test certificates to "quickly obtain nucleic acid test certificates". "Report" was used as a bait to defraud returning passengers into "report fees" and personal information before disappearing.

Fraud 5: “High-paying Remote Part-time Job” and “Fake Order” Scams

The police remind that order fraud itself is illegal. For online part-time job information involving "paying a deposit in advance", "making hundreds easily a day", "requiring funds to be paid in advance", etc., one should "don't listen, don't believe, and don't transfer money."

Fraud 6: Pretending to be a public prosecutor during the epidemic

It is reported that Mr. Zhu, a resident of Changsha City, received a call from the self-proclaimed "Center for Disease Control and Prevention", saying that he was "spreading rumors about epidemic prevention." I received a scam call disguised as "Public Security Bureau" and "Prosecutor", and handed over my personal information in panic, and was defrauded of nearly 140,000 yuan.

Fraud 7: "Pig Killing Plate" Fraud

"Pig Killing Plate" usually refers to the scammers using the method of dating as a means to make friends, defrauding the victim's trust, and waiting for opportunities. Drag them into gambling, financial management and other scams, and then defraud money.

Finally, it is worth reminding that 96110 is the unified early warning number of the National Anti-Fraud Center, and you must answer this call.

Receiving a call from "96110" means that you or your family are experiencing telecommunications fraud, or are a high-risk group that is easily deceived.