Reported 8 months ago
In Mainland China, phone scammers have upgraded their tactics by using devices to spoof overseas numbers as local ones, tricking elderly people into believing the calls are legitimate. This has resulted in retirees losing their pensions to these fraudulent activities. Scammers disguise themselves as officials and persuade victims to reveal personal information like bank details, with some victims losing millions of yuan. The scammers even go as far as installing devices in people's homes to change their numbers and conduct phone scams. In the US, online scamming has surged by 38%, leading to significant financial losses for victims. Cases like these highlight the need for increased awareness and prevention measures against phone and online scams.
Source: YAHOO