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-Analysis of fraud methods to protect the safety of property-
Fake "food ordering" is a real scam
Shanghai Internet Police.
Anti-fraud propaganda
"Hello boss, I'm xx school teacher".
"I want to order 250 student lunches."
This rare "big order".
Did it make you feel excited?
Don't rejoice too soon.
This could be a trap elaborated by fraudsters!
Overview of the situation
Not long ago, Shanghai received a number of citizens who reported to the police, saying that they had suffered a false order fraud and bought a "Buddha jumping over the wall" gift box on behalf of them, and suffered heavy losses.
After investigation, there were fraudstersPretending to be a school teacher or company employee, he ordered a batch of group meals from convenience store employees, hotel owners, takeaway merchants, etc., to gain the victim's trust, and asked the victim to help buy "Buddha jumping over the wall" on behalf of the victim to defraud funds.
Part 1 Case Analysis
Real-world examples
Xiao Wang works in a hotel, and one day, she receives a food order messageThe other party claimed to be a school teacher"Because of the renovation of the school cafeteria, we have to set a three-day student box lunch, 255 per day", and asked Xiao Wang to give a plan. Xiao Wang was very happy after hearing this, thinking that he was lucky to have a "big order", so he actively added WeChat to communicate.
The other party first sent the school location and meal delivery time to Xiao Wang, and Xiao Wang quickly determined the meal delivery plan with him, and the other party also claimed that he would make a deposit on the second day and pay the balance on the third day. Xiao Wang saw that it was so refreshingI think that the other party is a very high-quality customer, and gradually build trust
The next day, the other party called ** to Xiao Wang and asked Xiao Wang if he couldHelp purchase 20 boxes of mineral water and 50 boxes of Buddha jumping over the wall gift box, the money will be given to Xiao Wang along with the deposit, and then the other party sent a 16,000 yuan oneScreenshot of bank transfer
Xiao Wang was very happy, but found that the card did not receive the funds, so he went to ask the other party, and the other party said yesLarge bank transfers take up to two hours to arrive。Xiao Wang believed it to be true, added the WeChat of the Buddha jumping over the wall "** business" provided by the other party, and paid the order fee of 13,000 yuan.
Two hours later, Xiao Wang found that the funds had not yet arrived, so he went to ask the other party, but at this time he had been blocked, and he found out that he had been deceived.
Analysis of fraud methods
Buying trust with large orders
Fraudsters usually disguise themselves as school teachers, order large food and beverage orders, and contact catering and convenience store owners with the help of takeaway platforms, WeChat, etc., so as to lead victims to fall into the "trap".
Buy designated products on behalf of you
After gaining the victim's trust, the fraudster will claim that they still need the help of the store**Certain specific productsand designate a store to go"** quotient".When you buy there, the most common ones are products that are not always available, such as "Buddha jumping over the wall".
Falsification of transfer records
Scammers will useScreenshot of the fake transfer recordIncrease credibility to:Arrive in two hoursCover up the fact of a fake transfer as an excuse. In fact, today's large-value transfers are basically the sameReal-time arrival
In order to complete this large order, or to avoid the loss of food preparation, many victims will choose to help buy, thus falling into the trap of ** carefully weaved.
Disappears after transfer
If the victim has a weak sense of anti-fraud and believes in the fake screenshot of the transfer, or advances the funds, he will be blocked immediately after receiving the payment, and then lose contact.
Part 2: Precautionary measures
Refusal of advance funds
Attention merchants on all platforms!When receiving an order from an unfamiliar person, you should stay sober, don't be confused by the fraudsters' words, and if you don't have a clear grasp, even if there is a screenshot of the transferDon't advance money upfront
Identify screenshots of transfers
Currently, most bank transfers areReal-time arrivalIf someone sends a screenshot of the transfer and claims that "it will arrive in two hours", there is a high probability that it is a scam!
Identify the "** quotient".
State organs, ** departments, public institutions, including schools have professional and standardized processes and channels for purchasing materials, and it is impossible to choose WeChat private chat "** business". If in doubt, you can trace the origin of the businessOfficial storeMake a consultation.
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Shanghai Internet Police. Edit |Rachel.
Executive Producer |Zuo Jie.
Audit |then text.