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EF English First to Close in China?... No!

A scam notice said the company's training centers for kids and teens would close and that parents could claim refunds.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 25 July 2022

Watch Out for Pickpocketing and Other Scams Over CNY

Be careful of pickpocketing and other petty crimes during the Lunar New Year in China.

by That's, 19 January 2020

Safe Surfing: Your Ultimate Guide to Online Scams in China

China might seem like a port in a storm when it comes to public security. Though the truth is, local swindlers have long moved from old-school preying on street corners to telecom fraud....

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza and Grigor Grigorian, 07 August 2019

New Meters Installed in 10,000 Beijing Taxis to (Hopefully) Prevent Scams

The cabs have been fitted with sophisticated meters that will deter drivers from rigging meters and help verify the identity of drivers.

by Justine Lopez, 27 March 2018

'Sexy Girl' Bots Scam ¥1 Billion from Dating App Users in China

In a nationwide investigation, police found chat bots posing as bodacious babes to have scammed users out of a collective fortune.

by Gary Bailer, 10 January 2018

Scammers Are Using Fraudulent QR Codes to Empty Wallets

Beware of fake QR codes: they could cost you.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 20 March 2017

Beijing, Shenzhen Police Issue Mailing Scam Warning

Avoid giving out personal or billing information whenever possible - you never know where it will end up.

by Bailey Hu, 29 July 2016

Beijing Police Arrest 29 Hospital Ticket Scalpers

Police are once again cracking down on the city's notorious hospital scalpers.

by Justine Lopez, 21 March 2016

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