Supreme People’s Procuratorate Issued an Arrest Warrant? Chengdu Police: It’s All Fake!
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China -A resident of Chengdu, Ms. Yi, narrowly escaped a financial scam after receiving a fraudulent arrest warrant purportedly issued by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate(SPP). The incident highlights the growing sophistication of online scams and the importance of public awareness in combating them.
On September 24th, Ms.Yi received a phone call from an individual claiming to be a police officer from the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau. The caller accused Ms. Yi of being involved in a large-scale fraud case due to her identity being stolen and used toopen a bank account. The caller threatened immediate arrest if she did not cooperate with the investigation.
To further intimidate Ms. Yi, the caller sent a document bearing the SPP’s logo and labeled as an arrest warrant. The document, however, contained numerous inconsistencies and grammatical errors, raising red flags that should have been obvious.
Despite the glaring inconsistencies, Ms. Yi was initially overwhelmed by fear and panic. She followed the caller’s instructions, installing remote control software on her phone and handing over control to the scammer.
Fortunately, before she could be further defrauded, Ms. Yi was contacted by Officer Hu Yang from the Beigan Road Police Station in Chengdu’s Longquanyi District. Officer Hu Yang immediately recognized the fraudulent nature of the arrest warrant and explained the situation to Ms. Yi. He also pointed out the inconsistencies in the document, such as the mismatch between the issuing authority and the signature.
The police will never conduct investigations online, nor will they send arrest warrants or summonses online, Officer Hu Yang emphasized. They will also never ask you for your bank account information or request cash transfers or online payments.
Ms. Yi,relieved and grateful, was then guided by Officer Hu Yang to download and register the National Anti-Fraud Center app and the Rongcheng Anti-Fraud Guardian app to receive timely anti-fraud alerts.
The Chengdu Longquanyi District Public Security Bureau issued a statement urging residents to remain vigilant against online scams and to verify any suspiciousinformation with local authorities. The statement also highlighted the following key points:
- Police investigations are conducted through official channels and procedures.
- Police officers will never request personal information such as bank account details.
- Police officers will never demand cash transfers or online payments.
This incident serves as a stark reminder ofthe need for increased public awareness about online scams. The authorities are urging citizens to be cautious and to verify any suspicious information with official sources.
References:
- 成都龙泉驿公安 WeChat公众号 (Chengdu Longquanyi District Public Security Bureau WeChat account)
- National Anti-Fraud Centerapp
- Rongcheng Anti-Fraud Guardian app
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