Shizatong · Illustrated scam prevention
Illustrated library 01–50

50 topics. Understand the scam chain.

Explore 20 core diagrams and 30 scenario illustrations. Browse by topic, then expand the steps, warning signs and safe actions.

Images are teaching illustrations. Captions are provided in six languages. The 30 scenario illustrations contain no embedded text; existing core artwork is retained.

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Scam industry roles

Transactions and gifts

Identity and trust

Notifications and phishing

Jobs and investments

Privacy and support

Fake road tolls: small fee, large loss. An overdue toll and threat of a fine rush you to a counterfeit payment page that steals card details.
Illustration 37 · text-free

Fake road tolls: small fee, large loss

An overdue toll and threat of a fine rush you to a counterfeit payment page that steals card details.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: An overdue toll and threat of a fine rush you to a counterfeit payment page that steals card details.
  2. Manufactured trust: Similar logos, layouts and sender names do not prove the message came from the original institution.
  3. Critical demand: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Check through your usual toll service directly. If you entered card details, contact the issuing bank immediately.

Key warning: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.

Break the chain: Check through your usual toll service directly. If you entered card details, contact the issuing bank immediately.

Official sources and scopeOfficial original source (in Chinese)

Source checked: 2026-10-02. The image is an educational illustration, not official certification. Roles and sequence vary by case. Website text is an editorial summary; citing a source does not imply official endorsement of every visual detail.

Fake subscription billing failures. An imitation streaming-service email claims payment failed and links to a lookalike login and card form.
Illustration 38 · text-free

Fake subscription billing failures

An imitation streaming-service email claims payment failed and links to a lookalike login and card form.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: An imitation streaming-service email claims payment failed and links to a lookalike login and card form.
  2. Manufactured trust: Similar logos, layouts and sender names do not prove the message came from the original institution.
  3. Critical demand: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Open the original service’s official app or website yourself; do not re-enter credentials through an unfamiliar email.

Key warning: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.

Break the chain: Open the original service’s official app or website yourself; do not re-enter credentials through an unfamiliar email.

Official sources and scopeOfficial original source (in Chinese)

Source checked: 2026-10-02. The image is an educational illustration, not official certification. Roles and sequence vary by case. Website text is an editorial summary; citing a source does not imply official endorsement of every visual detail.

Fake tax refunds. An impostor tax notice promises a refund, then requests banking operations, card information or verification details.
Illustration 39 · text-free

Fake tax refunds

An impostor tax notice promises a refund, then requests banking operations, card information or verification details.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: An impostor tax notice promises a refund, then requests banking operations, card information or verification details.
  2. Manufactured trust: Similar logos, layouts and sender names do not prove the message came from the original institution.
  3. Critical demand: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Find the tax authority’s contact independently. Do not operate an ATM or online banking under an unsolicited message’s instructions.

Key warning: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.

Break the chain: Find the tax authority’s contact independently. Do not operate an ATM or online banking under an unsolicited message’s instructions.

Official sources and scopeOfficial original source (in Chinese)

Source checked: 2026-10-02. The image is an educational illustration, not official certification. Roles and sequence vary by case. Website text is an editorial summary; citing a source does not imply official endorsement of every visual detail.

Fake traffic fine notices. A forged fine notice sends you to a payment link that captures card information.
Illustration 40 · text-free

Fake traffic fine notices

A forged fine notice sends you to a payment link that captures card information.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: A forged fine notice sends you to a payment link that captures card information.
  2. Manufactured trust: Similar logos, layouts and sender names do not prove the message came from the original institution.
  3. Critical demand: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Check the case through independently found official traffic services, rather than the message’s payment link.

Key warning: An unfamiliar link requests passwords, full card details or transaction verification codes.

Break the chain: Check the case through independently found official traffic services, rather than the message’s payment link.

Official sources and scopeOfficial original source (in Chinese)

Source checked: 2026-10-02. The image is an educational illustration, not official certification. Roles and sequence vary by case. Website text is an editorial summary; citing a source does not imply official endorsement of every visual detail.