Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Public Security Bureau has reported on the rising trend of impersonation fraud cases, particularly those posing as law enforcement officials, and has outlined three types of scams that are likely to increase during the holiday season [1][2]. Group 1: Impersonation Fraud Characteristics - Impersonation fraud, particularly involving law enforcement, is a prevalent type of telecom fraud, where scammers pose as officials to create panic and manipulate victims into severing contact with the outside world [2][3]. - The demographic most affected includes elderly individuals, university students, and those studying abroad, with over 80% of victims being female [2]. - The average financial loss per case in 2025 is reported to be 230,000 yuan [2]. Group 2: Scam Process - The scam process consists of three main stages: 1. Initial contact, where scammers impersonate law enforcement to gain trust and exaggerate the severity of the situation [3]. 2. Deep brainwashing, where victims are isolated and manipulated into believing the scammer's identity through fake documents and secrecy [3]. 3. Inducing fund transfer, where victims are coerced into transferring money to "safe accounts" under the guise of investigations [3]. Group 3: Holiday Season Scam Types - Three types of scams are highlighted as particularly prevalent during the holiday season: 1. Flight ticket refund and change scams, where scammers impersonate airline customer service to extract sensitive information [4]. 2. Fake shopping service scams, where scammers advertise low-priced goods and disappear after receiving payment [4]. 3. Impersonation of e-commerce logistics customer service, where scammers claim issues with orders to solicit personal information [5]. Group 4: Prevention Tips - Citizens are advised to verify any unsolicited communications regarding ticket refunds through official channels and to avoid adding unknown social media contacts [4]. - For shopping, it is recommended to use reputable e-commerce platforms and to be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true [4]. - In case of receiving suspicious refund notifications, individuals should confirm through official customer service channels and refrain from clicking on unknown links [5].
春节临近 3类易高发诈骗套路需警惕
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 16:20