Shi Zha Tong visual guides 20 / Limiting loss and staying safe

Break the chain: stop, check, save and get help

You do not need to expose the whole operation. Protect your next action.

You do not need to expose the whole operation. Protect your next action.
Conceptual illustration, not real people, a crime scene or investigative evidence.
  1. 1

    Stop acting

    Stop paying and sharing information.

  2. 2

    Check independently

    Find official channels yourself and check with family or friends.

  3. 3

    Save evidence

    Keep conversations, account details and transaction records.

  4. 4

    Get help immediately

    Contact your bank if you paid; call 165 if unsure.

Warning signs

Call 110 if someone pressures you at your door or there is immediate danger.

Protective action

Earlier reporting may improve the chance of interception, but recovery is not guaranteed.

Open sources and scope

Based on official advice and cases. The four stages are simplified for teaching; roles and order differ between cases and do not establish wrongdoing by any particular person or service.

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Survey and livestream scenarios include risk analysis. Citations do not mean official approval of every statement. Edited: 1 October 2026.