Internet fraud is a common crime in today's society, which brings a huge threat to people's lives and property security. At the same time, with the rapid development of Internet technology and the popularization of smart phones, minors are increasingly exposed to the Internet in their daily lives, and minors have relatively low awareness of cyber security, making them more likely to become the target of cyber fraud and be harmed by cyber fraud.
Free** "Big Trap".
Scammers claim to give away gaming gear for free, and then passActivation Fee, Authentication Fee, Verification FeeDefrauding minors of money and inducing minors to use their parents' mobile phones to transfer money.
Red envelope rebate "Killing Fish Plate".
Fraudsters publish false information about red envelope rebates through channels such as short chat tools to trick minors into joining the group, and then collect them"Handling fees, transfer fees, red envelope fees"and other reasons to defraud.
"Anti-addiction" cheats money
Scammers are known for:"Remove Game Addiction Restrictions".On the pretext, minors are tricked into turning on screen sharing, so as to obtain their relatives' WeChat or Alipay accounts and payment passwords, and finally defraud money.
Fake celebrities send "benefits".
Fraudsters trick minors into joining the so-called "celebrity fan group", using "celebrity rankings" as a gimmick, claiming that "you can receive gifts or celebrity signatures after completing tasks", and induce minors to transfer money or swipe orders, so as to commit fraud.
In May 2021, Xiaotian (pseudonym) observed in the live broadcast rooms of major networks and found that some minors in the live broadcast room participated in swiping gifts, so it was bornTargeting minors, impersonating customer service to defraud moneyideas. Therefore, he pretended to be the customer service of the live broadcast app and cast a wide net to get in touch with the minors who used the app.
On the one hand, Xiaotian falsely claimed that "the system detected that the other party was a minor recharging and swiping gifts, resulting in his parents' bank cards being frozen and requiring a deposit to be unfrozen" to intimidate the victim"If you don't pay the money, you will be arrested by the public security organs."
On the other hand, they pretend to be okay in the live streaming appHelp minors "increase followers and send games**" to let each other brush giftsAfter the other party finishes swiping the gift, delete the other party's account and block it.
Xiaotian used the above methods to defraud minors on the live broadcast platform. Under Xiaotian's deception and intimidation, a number of minors transferred a total of 14,600 yuan to Xiaotian by scanning the code on WeChat.
On August 2 of the same year, Xiao Tian was arrested by public security officers. In the end, the court found that Xiaotian's behavior constituted the crime of fraud and sentenced him to one year and five months in prison and a fine of 3,000 yuan.
In this case, the fraudsters took advantage of the immaturity of minors and their low awareness of anti-fraud, pretended to be customer service and fabricated routines to intimidate and deceive minors who swiped gifts through the short ** platform, thereby committing fraud, which not only infringed on the property rights of others, but also disrupted the normal operation of the short ** platform.
1. Lack of awareness of cyber security
In the process of using the Internet, minors are prone to fall into the trap of online fraud due to the lack of correct cognition and full understanding of network security. Minors lack a clear understanding of the various risks and fraud methods that exist on the Internet, and do not have an effective grasp of how to protect their personal information and property security.
Second, the mind is not yet mature
Minors are psychologically and cognitively immature, and are easily deceived and influenced by others. Minors lack vigilance against the malicious behavior and false information of strangers, and are prone to trust the preferential treatment and sponsorship given by strangers.
3. Over-reliance on online and social platforms
In modern society, minors are increasingly relying on the Internet and social platforms for learning, entertainment and social activities. However, this dependence also makes minors vulnerable to online scams. Minors are exposed to the risk of being scammed by believing too much in online information and advertisements and believing in false propaganda.
Fourth, driven by social psychology
Minors often crave social recognition and are prone to connecting with strangers on social platforms. Criminals take advantage of this to build trust through fake identities and sweet talk, ultimately to the goal of fraud.
5. Lack of guardianship and guidance
In the process of minors' use of the Internet, the guardianship and guidance of parents, teachers, and social institutions are very important. However, in real life, some parents and teachers do not have enough understanding of cyber security awareness and prevention methods, and are unable to effectively guide and protect minors, thus making minors more vulnerable to online fraud.
Be vigilant against online scams that reach out to minors**, you need to do it"Four not gullible" and "two guidance".
Not gullibleAny news that advertises charging to crack the anti-addiction system, do not trade privately with strangers, and do not arbitrarily transfer and recharge operations.
Not gullibleStatements such as "free collection" and "large rebates", especially when the other party mentions transfers, need to be vigilant and inform parents in time to prevent being deceived.
Not gullibleThe so-called "no threshold" and "high-yield" part-time advertisements on the Internet require payment first**job**.
Not gullibleStrangers who deliberately talk to strangers on the Internet should not easily add strangers as friends, and should leave the group immediately when they are pulled into the unfamiliar group.
Guide minors to use the Internet correctly and reasonably. Educate minors on a daily basis not to click on unknown links at will, and be alert to the risks that may be encountered in all kinds of online social activities. Do not disclose important information such as real name and address to unknown netizens.
Guide minors to establish correct values. Strengthen good communication with children, learn to listen, pay attention to children's ideological dynamics, and learn about children's recent trends through children's playmates and classmates, so as to find abnormalities in children's lives in time.