What should I do if I get a scam text message? ——Hot spot analysis and response guide for the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, the issue of fraudulent text messages has once again become a hot topic across the Internet. According to incomplete statistics, there have been more than 500,000 related discussions in the past 10 days, and police in many places have issued emergency reminders. This article will provide structured solutions based on the latest data.
1. Statistics of fraud SMS hotspots across the entire network (last 10 days)
| keywords | search volume | year-on-year growth | Main communication platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impersonating bank fraud | 128,000 | 45% | Weibo/Douyin |
| Express claims fraud | 93,000 | 67% | Xiaohongshu/Kuaishou |
| ETC certification fraud | 56,000 | 32% | WeChat/Toutiao |
| Medical insurance card frozen | 42,000 | 58% | Zhihu/Bilibili |
2. Analysis of the characteristics of the latest fraudulent text messages
1.Camouflage upgrade:Nearly 80% of fraudulent text messages use real bank/platform tail numbers (such as [95588]), and the latest ones are counterfeiting government SMS numbers such as 12315 and the Medical Insurance Bureau.
2.Speech iteration:Hot topics include: "Your ETC has been disabled" (accounting for 27%), "Abnormal deactivation of medical insurance card" (accounting for 23%), "Claim for lost express delivery" (accounting for 19%).
3.Technical means:62% of fraudulent text messages contain phishing links, and 38% require a direct reply to the text message. The latest "AI voice verification" scam has emerged.
3. Authoritative response plan (four-step method)
| steps | Specific operations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Identify | • Check sending number (official number needs to match completely) • Be wary of international numbers starting with "00" | Banks will not use mobile phone numbers to send important notifications |
| Step 2: Verify | • Check account status through official APP/official website • Dial 110 or anti-fraud hotline 96110 | Never call back the number in the text message directly |
| Step 3: Process | • Android users forward to 12110 • Apple users take screenshots and report to 12321 | Keep complete text message evidence |
| Step 4: Protection | • Enable harassment interception by Mobile Manager • Turn off iMessage (Apple users) | Regularly update mobile phone system |
4. Important additional reminders
1.Fund protection:Data from China UnionPay shows that among the theft cases caused by SMS fraud in Q3 2023, 86% of the victims did not turn on the "delayed transfer" function.
2.Legal basis:According to Article 38 of the Anti-Telecommunications Network Fraud Law, providing fraud assistance is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. If you receive suspicious text messages, you can report the case to the local online police.
3.Psychological defense:The Ministry of Public Security reminds that 55% of recent successful fraud cases have used the combination of "emergency + time pressure". Take a deep breath for 10 seconds before making a judgment.
5. Latest anti-fraud developments in various regions
• Shanghai police launched a pilot "SMS Firewall" to automatically filter suspicious text messages
• Guangdong launched "Operation Qingyuan" and shut down 12,000 numbers involved in the case
• China Mobile launches the "SMS Imprint" function to trace the SMS sending channel
Netizens please keep in mind: any text message asking for a verification code or clicking a link is a scam! If you have been deceived, freeze your account immediately and call the police. The gold payment stop time is within 30 minutes.
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