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 loans: keep your bank card to yourself. “Improving” account activity may turn your account into a payment collection tool
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Fake loans: keep your bank card to yourself

“Improving” account activity may turn your account into a payment collection tool

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Quick loan approval advertisement: Promises approval even with poor credit
  2. Account activity manipulation claim: Falsely claims that altering the account's appearance helps approval
  3. Card and credentials requested: Requests a bank card and login information
  4. Account misused: The account may receive or transfer unexplained funds

Key warning: Handing over financial tools may create legal and financial risks; involvement in an offence must be assessed case by case.

Break the chain: Contact a legitimate financial institution yourself; do not hand over cards or passwords

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · fake loans and account activity manipulation

Source checked: 2026-10-01. 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.

Expiring points: even a small payment can be phishing. A free reward that asks for your credit card details?
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Expiring points: even a small payment can be phishing

A free reward that asks for your credit card details?

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Expiry message: Creates urgency by claiming points will expire
  2. Fake redemption page: A counterfeit reward page prompts action
  3. Card details or verification code requested: Requests payment information or a verification code
  4. Transaction authorised: Information is exposed or the user is induced to confirm a transaction

Key warning: Check the actual purpose and amount of the transaction; large transfers are not the only transactions that require caution.

Break the chain: Open the official app yourself to check points; do not follow message links

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · phishing through points and service notices

Source checked: 2026-10-01. 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 payment notices: receiving money should not require a transfer first. Check benefit or cash-payment claims through official channels
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Fake payment notices: receiving money should not require a transfer first

Check benefit or cash-payment claims through official channels

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Money collection notice: An offer to receive money attracts attention
  2. Redirect to a fake website: An imitation agency page lowers suspicion
  3. Financial information requested: Requests card details or sensitive information
  4. Transfer demanded: Verification or processing fees are used to induce payment

Key warning: This illustration explains fraudulent money-claim notices; it does not mean that a particular benefit is currently available.

Break the chain: Do not open unfamiliar money-claim links; check official announcements yourself

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · fake money-claim websites and phishing messages

Source checked: 2026-10-01. 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.

“Help me vote”: do not hand over your account. A familiar person's message may come from a stolen account
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“Help me vote”: do not hand over your account

A familiar person's message may come from a stolen account

Expand the four stages and response
  1. Voting invitation from a friend or relative: Uses an existing relationship to gain trust
  2. Fake login page: Helping with a vote turns into a login request
  3. Credentials and verification code stolen: Prompts disclosure of login details or authentication codes
  4. Account stolen and used to request loans: The attacker takes over the account and scams its contacts

Key warning: A familiar account name and photo are no reason to skip confirmation through another channel.

Break the chain: Confirm through another channel first; do not share verification codes

Official sources and scopeCriminal Investigation Bureau · voting requests and account theft

Source checked: 2026-10-01. 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.