Recently, there have been frequent cases of telecommunications fraud impersonating embassies or consulates, causing serious economic losses and psychological distress to a large number of international students. Fraudsters disguise themselves as the phone numbers of consulates, courier companies, banks, telecommunications operators, and even law enforcement agencies through account changing software, using excuses such as "package waiting to be collected", "abnormal account", "suspected crime", etc., to induce victims to provide personal information or transfer money. This type of fraud has strong concealment and great harm, and urgently needs to raise public awareness.

Fraudsters usually create a tense atmosphere by claiming to be involved in major cases or being wanted or deported, demanding that victims cut off contact with the outside world, and further deceive trust through forged "law enforcement official websites" or "wanted notices". Subsequently, they will demand victims to transfer funds to overseas accounts under the guise of "fund review" and "deposit payment", and even evade supervision through multiple small transfers. Even worse, after defrauding the victims of all their funds, they will direct scenes of "remote kidnapping" and demand huge ransom from the victims' families.

For this type of fraud, please keep in mind the following preventive measures:

1.⭐ Verify information, remain calm, and do not click on unfamiliar links or download unknown files.

2.⭐ Do not disclose personal information to strangers. Law enforcement agencies will not request personal information or transfer funds over the phone.

3.⭐ If you receive suspicious phone calls, you should promptly communicate with family, friends, or teachers to seek help and avoid being isolated by scammers. True law enforcement agencies will not demand to sever ties with the outside world.

4.⭐ Be wary of transfer requirements. Law enforcement agencies do not have so-called "national security accounts" and will not require funds to be transferred to overseas banks.

5.⭐ If you discover that you or your family may have been involved in fraud, you should immediately report it to the police.

Although fraudulent methods such as impersonating embassies or consulates are rampant, as long as we raise our vigilance and enhance our awareness of prevention, we can effectively avoid being deceived.

作者：邢露萍（海外教育学院） 审核：朱丹