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

A polished investment screen can be a staged display. Displayed profits and a working login do not prove real transactions.
Core diagram 5

A polished investment screen can be a staged display

Displayed profits and a working login do not prove real transactions.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Borrowed credibility: Celebrity, company or institution identities are borrowed.
  2. Fabricated interface: A website or app displays apparent account gains.
  3. A small payout: A small payout makes withdrawals seem possible.
  4. Withdrawal barriers: Larger withdrawals trigger new fees and restrictions.

Key warning: On-screen numbers cannot replace checks on actual funds and regulatory status.

Break the chain: Verify through official channels of the regulator and financial institution.

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · fake online shopping and prevention

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.

Cash couriers bring an online script to your door. Uniforms, ID badges and receipts do not guarantee who is collecting money.
Core diagram 6

Cash couriers bring an online script to your door

Uniforms, ID badges and receipts do not guarantee who is collecting money.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Online persuasion: A fake investment or police story gains trust.
  2. Arranging a handover: A supposed representative is sent to collect money at home.
  3. Props for credibility: Identification, contracts and receipts are shown.
  4. Taking valuables: The collector leaves with cash or gold.

Key warning: A stranger collecting assets for ‘supervision’ or investment at home is a serious warning sign.

Break the chain: Do not hand anything over. Call 110 if someone pressures you at your door or there is danger.

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · fake online shopping and prevention

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.

Funds change hands: act quickly to limit losses. Money may move between accounts and assets. Recovery is not guaranteed.
Core diagram 7

Funds change hands: act quickly to limit losses

Money may move between accounts and assets. Recovery is not guaranteed.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Receiving money: Money enters through accounts, cash handovers or specified wallets.
  2. Repeated transfers: Other people help withdraw and move the money.
  3. Changing assets: Some cases involve virtual assets or illegal remittance operations.
  4. Tracing and interception: Banks and police act on the actual financial trail.

Key warning: Cryptocurrency and cross-border remittances are not crimes in themselves.

Break the chain: If you paid, contact your bank immediately, save transaction records and report to police.

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · fake online shopping and prevention

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 police exploit fear of being investigated. Multiple call transfers and forged documents can be parts of the same script.
Core diagram 8

Fake police exploit fear of being investigated

Multiple call transfers and forged documents can be parts of the same script.

Expand the four stages and response
  1. False notification: Someone claims your identity was stolen or used for money laundering.
  2. Transferred calls: Fake customer support transfers you to fake police and prosecutors.
  3. Demanding secrecy: They prevent you from checking with family or bank staff.
  4. Taking control of assets: They demand a transfer to a ‘safe account’ or an in-person handover.

Key warning: Police and prosecutors do not tell you to give money to a supervised account or collector specified over the phone.

Break the chain: Hang up. Find the agency’s number yourself or call 165 to check.

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · fake online shopping and prevention

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.