🚔 Fights, theft, forgery · Awareness case
Phone Scams and Impersonation of Official Entities in China · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: قانون مكافحة الاحتيال / Anti-Fraud Law of China (2021)
The Anti-Fraud Law (2021) targets combating phone scams, and foreigners have the right to immediately report these incidents to the police.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
The Anti-Fraud Law (2021) criminalizes: (1) impersonating government officials (police, prosecutors) - a common pattern targeting foreigners; (2) fraud via text messages and social platforms; (3) demanding amounts to 'clear legal files'. Common fraud indicators: calls claiming you are a suspect in a money laundering case, requesting transfer of funds to a 'safe' account. Correct response: immediately hang up, report to police on 110, report via anti-fraud platform 96110. Penalties: 3-10 years imprisonment + fines. Foreign victims can report through police or their embassies.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Chinese government agencies do not call to request money transfers. Any call with this request is a scam - hang up immediately.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026