Public Security Organs Issue Holiday Anti-Scam Tips for the National Day Holiday
National Day anti-fraud reminder: Be alert to scams involving flight ticket refunds, changes and rebookings, e-commerce customer service, and game transactions Verify official information before making transfers. Parents should also watch over their children to stay safe during the holiday
During the National Day holiday, travel, shopping, and online entertainment increase, and telecom and internet scams also enter a highincidence period. On October 3, public security authorities issued a safety advisory, reminding the public to focus on guarding against common scams such as flight ticket rescheduling and refunds, impersonation of ecommerce and logistics customer service, fake transactions in online games, and fan ticketing scams.
Police advise that when encountering flight delays, abnormal express deliveries, or online shopping refunds, information should be verified first through the airline, ecommerce platforms, and official customer service. Do not click unfamiliar links, download apps from unknown sources, or transfer money to unknown accounts, and do not disclose bank card numbers, passwords, or verification codes.
In view of the increased use of mobile phones, social platforms, and gaming platforms by teenagers during the holiday, public security authorities remind parents to strengthen supervision and management, help children improve their awareness of antiscam measures, and avoid fraud caused by private transactions, unfamiliar links, and fake ticket information. If it is difficult to determine whether you have been scammed, you can consult the Ministry of Public Security's guided