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

Resale jobs that demand advance purchases. A small commission builds trust, then stock payments grow and withdrawals require more transactions.
Illustration 45 · text-free

Resale jobs that demand advance purchases

A small commission builds trust, then stock payments grow and withdrawals require more transactions.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: A small commission builds trust, then stock payments grow and withdrawals require more transactions.
  2. Manufactured trust: Small rewards, attractive balances and high-pay promises cannot replace checks of contracts and actual returns.
  3. Critical demand: Advance payments, more investment, borrowing or control of your banking are requested.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Stop advancing funds or paying for upgrades. Verify the employer, contract and pay; keep bank cards and passwords private.

Key warning: Advance payments, more investment, borrowing or control of your banking are requested.

Break the chain: Stop advancing funds or paying for upgrades. Verify the employer, contract and pay; keep bank cards and passwords private.

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.

Investment scams escalating into home loans. After draining savings, a fake investment introduces a loan intermediary to obtain more money against your home.
Illustration 46 · text-free

Investment scams escalating into home loans

After draining savings, a fake investment introduces a loan intermediary to obtain more money against your home.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: After draining savings, a fake investment introduces a loan intermediary to obtain more money against your home.
  2. Manufactured trust: Small rewards, attractive balances and high-pay promises cannot replace checks of contracts and actual returns.
  3. Critical demand: Advance payments, more investment, borrowing or control of your banking are requested.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Stop investment payments and consult family and independent professionals before signing any loan documents.

Key warning: Advance payments, more investment, borrowing or control of your banking are requested.

Break the chain: Stop investment payments and consult family and independent professionals before signing any loan documents.

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 celebrity books as investment bait. A book giveaway collects contact details and moves readers into a group displaying supposed investment gains.
Illustration 47 · text-free

Free celebrity books as investment bait

A book giveaway collects contact details and moves readers into a group displaying supposed investment gains.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: A book giveaway collects contact details and moves readers into a group displaying supposed investment gains.
  2. Manufactured trust: Familiar photos, voices, job titles and agreement in a group can be impersonated.
  3. Critical demand: Payment, purchases or personal information are demanded before identity and transaction purpose are independently verified.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Check with the publisher or celebrity’s established channel; a gift does not make an unsolicited investment group trustworthy.

Key warning: Payment, purchases or personal information are demanded before identity and transaction purpose are independently verified.

Break the chain: Check with the publisher or celebrity’s established channel; a gift does not make an unsolicited investment group trustworthy.

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.

Romance parcels and invented customs fees. An online acquaintance promises gifts, then repeatedly demands customs or parcel-release payments.
Illustration 48 · text-free

Romance parcels and invented customs fees

An online acquaintance promises gifts, then repeatedly demands customs or parcel-release payments.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Contact and lure: An online acquaintance promises gifts, then repeatedly demands customs or parcel-release payments.
  2. Manufactured trust: Familiar photos, voices, job titles and agreement in a group can be impersonated.
  3. Critical demand: Payment, purchases or personal information are demanded before identity and transaction purpose are independently verified.
  4. Verify and limit loss: Find the carrier’s contact independently. Do not pay clearance or storage fees for an unverified acquaintance.

Key warning: Payment, purchases or personal information are demanded before identity and transaction purpose are independently verified.

Break the chain: Find the carrier’s contact independently. Do not pay clearance or storage fees for an unverified acquaintance.

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.