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 invoice prize notifications. A prize message lures you to an unfamiliar claim page requesting card details and codes.
Illustration 41 · text-free

Fake invoice prize notifications

A prize message lures you to an unfamiliar claim page requesting card details and codes.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: A prize message lures you to an unfamiliar claim page requesting card details and codes.
  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 the official invoice service directly; do not transfer money or provide transaction codes to claim a prize.

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

Break the chain: Check through the official invoice service directly; do not transfer money or provide transaction codes to claim a prize.

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 bank account alerts. An alarming transaction or account warning uses panic to steer you to a counterfeit login.
Illustration 42 · text-free

Fake bank account alerts

An alarming transaction or account warning uses panic to steer you to a counterfeit login.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: An alarming transaction or account warning uses panic to steer you to a counterfeit login.
  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 your bank app directly or call the number on your card. Never share passwords or verification codes.

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

Break the chain: Open your bank app directly or call the number on your card. Never share passwords or verification codes.

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.

Free gifts and payment verification traps. A free gift lowers your guard; a supposed payment error then prompts extra transfers or financial verification.
Illustration 43 · text-free

Free gifts and payment verification traps

A free gift lowers your guard; a supposed payment error then prompts extra transfers or financial verification.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: A free gift lowers your guard; a supposed payment error then prompts extra transfers or financial verification.
  2. Manufactured trust: Free offers, goodwill or appealing products do not establish the purpose of a payment.
  3. Critical demand: The recipient differs, new fees appear, or financial verification is demanded.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Do not share banking screens or transfer money to unlock a gift. Keep the advertisement and payment records.

Key warning: The recipient differs, new fees appear, or financial verification is demanded.

Break the chain: Do not share banking screens or transfer money to unlock a gift. Keep the advertisement and payment records.

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.

Pet adoption and misleading vaccine fees. An adoption offer requests vaccination payment to a third party, although the stated purpose or records may be false.
Illustration 44 · text-free

Pet adoption and misleading vaccine fees

An adoption offer requests vaccination payment to a third party, although the stated purpose or records may be false.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: An adoption offer requests vaccination payment to a third party, although the stated purpose or records may be false.
  2. Manufactured trust: Free offers, goodwill or appealing products do not establish the purpose of a payment.
  3. Critical demand: The recipient differs, new fees appear, or financial verification is demanded.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Verify vaccination records with the veterinarian, the owner and payment purpose directly; chat screenshots are insufficient.

Key warning: The recipient differs, new fees appear, or financial verification is demanded.

Break the chain: Verify vaccination records with the veterinarian, the owner and payment purpose directly; chat screenshots are insufficient.

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.