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Shanghai Judicial Bureau: Beware of False 'Free Sample' Scam, Criminals Using Virtual Currency to Launder Proceeds
Summary: In a recent announcement, the Shanghai Judicial Bureau warned of a new scam involving false 'free sample' cards used to lure victims into telecom fraud schemes across the country. Fraudulent groups distribute fake supermarket 'free sample' cards, prompting victims to scan QR codes and join supposed benefit groups, then carrying out transfer rebate scams. Shandong ...
In a recent announcement, the Shanghai Judicial Bureau warned of a new scam involving false 'free sample' cards used to lure victims into telecom fraud schemes across the country. Fraudulent groups distribute fake supermarket 'free sample' cards, prompting victims to scan QR codes and join supposed benefit groups, then carrying out transfer rebate scams. Shandong police have cracked down on multiple related cases, arresting several suspects. According to investigations, criminals use overseas communication software to contact their superiors and launder criminal proceeds through virtual currency, which provides strong anonymity. Authorities caution that these scams are highly deceptive, urging the public to be vigilant, avoid scanning QR codes of unknown origin, refrain from disclosing personal information to unfamiliar platforms, and prevent financial losses.
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