Is the reminder of clearing points a scam?

Yes, this is to use pseudo base stations and rebranding software to tamper with numbers and send short messages, pretending to be telecom operators or banks, and committing fraud on the grounds of "points exchange benefits".

In the implementation of points redemption fraud, criminals use pseudo base stations and number changing software to tamper with the information sending number, disguise it as the customer service number of telecom operators or banks, and send short messages containing phishing websites in groups, so as to induce victims to click on the website on the grounds of "points redemption benefits" or "points will soon be cleared and expired", thus defrauding their bank card numbers and other information and stealing cash in the cards.

The police reminded the public to be alert to the scam.

When you receive a short message containing a URL link and a phone number, don't click or dial a strange number easily; Install mobile phone protection software to identify and block all kinds of fraudulent text messages and phishing websites; After receiving the short message of redeeming points, you should call the other party's official phone number for verification in time, and don't disclose your bank card password and verification code to others at will.

When redeeming points, try to log in to official website or go directly to the counter. Telecom operators or bank staff will not ask users for sensitive information of bank cards, and any inquiry method may be fraud; In case of illegal infringement, call the police in time and cooperate with the police to collect evidence to minimize losses.

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