Li received a text message saying that he won the grand prize in the variety show and paid taxes. The correct way is to accept the prize.

Li received a short message saying that he had won the variety prize and paid his taxes. The correct way to receive an award is:

1. Beware of strange text messages: beware of unverified strange text messages, especially those involving bonuses, sweepstakes, winning prizes and preferential activities. Please be vigilant and don't trust this information easily.

2. Don't reply or click on a link: Never reply to a message or click on a link. Replying or clicking on the link may expose your personal information to scammers or download malware.

3. Verify the authenticity of information: If you receive a short message involving important matters, such as bank account, financial information or personal identity information, you must independently verify the authenticity of the information. Contact relevant institutions through official channels (such as official website or official telephone) to verify whether the SMS has been sent.

4. Don't provide personal information: Don't provide personal sensitive information, such as bank account number, password and social security number. Reply to text messages. Liars may use this information for identity theft or other illegal activities.

5. Report fraud: If it is confirmed that you have received a fraud message, please report it to the local police or relevant institutions immediately, so that the police can take measures to crack down on criminal acts and provide protective measures.

6. Use security software: In order to improve the security of mobile phones, reliable security software can be installed and updated regularly, and you can warn yourself in advance when you receive spam messages or fraudulent messages.

Methods of maintaining personal information security

Be alert to the surrounding environment and information, and don't trust strangers or unconfirmed information easily. Knowing the common fraud methods and tricks, mastering this information can help you better identify and deal with it.

Handle personal information carefully and avoid revealing sensitive information at will. Don't provide personal information on untrusted websites, applications or insecure channels (such as SMS and email). Avoid clicking on unverified links at will, especially those with unknown sources or suspicious information such as text messages and emails. These links may be phishing websites or portals for malware.

When encountering too attractive investment opportunities or high-return commitments, we should remain skeptical, conduct full investigations and due diligence to avoid becoming victims of investment fraud.