1、 Platform analysis
The current mainstream social platforms include multiple well-known websites and applications. Different platforms have their own characteristics:
-Some platforms have abundant resources and update registration information daily
-Some platform services respond quickly, but the security review is not strict enough
-Some platforms may have beautiful interfaces, but they contain a large amount of false information
2、 Common Fraud Techniques and Preventive Measures
1. Remote transportation fraud
Risk performance:
-Requesting payment for air tickets, high-speed rail tickets, or taxi fares under the pretext of meeting in a different location
-Claiming reimbursement but requesting payment in advance
-Often cited as emergency or special circumstances
Preventive advice:
-Adhere to the principle of “purchasing tickets by the other party themselves and discussing reimbursement after meeting”
-Request to provide genuine identity information and verify it
-You can choose to purchase tickets on behalf of others instead of transferring money
2. Deposit fraud
Risk performance:
-Request a deposit on the grounds of confirming sincerity
-Request for one-time payment of large fees
-Promise discounts but require advance payment
Preventive advice:
-Explicitly reject any form of deposit request
-Avoid one-time large payments
-If you need to pay the fee, it is recommended to divide it proportionally (30% -50%) and discuss it after meeting
3. Information fraud
Risk performance:
-Request a red envelope to exchange for photos or detailed information
-Request for transfer under the pretext of identity verification
-Claiming that private photos require payment for viewing
Preventive advice:
-Direct refusal to pay for viewing photos
-Not easily trusting the authenticity of online photos
-Prioritize using video verifiable communication methods
3、 Price reference and risk warning
There are significant price differences among different regions, and we should be alert to the following situations:
-Significantly exceeding the market average price requirement (such as several times the normal price)
-Request for early payment of large fees
-Promise conditions that do not conform to common sense
-Excessive emphasis on self promotion based on one’s own conditions
4、 Safety advice
1. Personal Information Protection
-Not easily disclosing real names, addresses, and other information
-Avoid sending sensitive photos or videos
-Protect bank card and payment information
2. Meeting safety
-Choose a public place to meet
-Notify trusted friends of their itinerary
-Keep communication devices unobstructed
-Carry necessary self-defense equipment
3. Property security
-Refuse any form of advance payment
-Do not use online lending for payment
-Keep transaction and chat records
-Timely stop loss and alarm when problems are discovered
5、 Summary Tips
1. Maintain rational judgment
-Do not trust online promises easily
-Be alert to abnormal situations
-Pay attention to personal and property safety
2. Seek help
-Report fraud in a timely manner
-You can consult legal aid agencies
-Seek psychological counseling when necessary
