Group 1 - The article highlights a recent increase in telecom fraud related to "free childcare subsidies," where scammers falsely claim that a "guarantee deposit" is required to receive the subsidy [1] - The police successfully intervened in a case where a victim was about to lose 20,000 yuan due to this scam [1] - Various regions have reported similar scams, with fraudsters using SMS and social media to send fake application notifications [1] Group 2 - The official channels for applying for childcare subsidies are emphasized, with warnings against clicking on unknown links or providing personal information [1] - The childcare subsidy application process includes both online and offline methods, with platforms like Alipay and WeChat already in trial operation for online applications [1][2] - The "Childcare Subsidy Implementation Plan" was officially released in July, stating that starting from January 1, 2025, families can receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan for each child until they reach three years old [4]