According to WuShuo, citing information from the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, criminals are targeting minors' consumption habits and psychological traits by posting ads for 'free skins' and 'paid boosting services' on online games and social platforms to carry out telecom fraud. Investigations reveal that these criminals use 'SMS verification platforms' to mass-register social accounts as a cover. After victims send red envelopes, the funds are quickly funneled through well-organized money laundering channels. Laundering gangs further split and withdraw the money via merchant payment codes and personal bank accounts, ultimately using it to purchase virtual currencies that are funneled back to overseas scam hubs. Besides game transactions, fan support activities and second-hand shopping are also major areas affected by such scams. The police remind everyone that public security, prosecutors, and courts will never handle cases online or request passwords or verification codes. Parents are also advised to safeguard mobile payment passwords. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/news-61188