China Overseas Chinese Network, September 12th. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, the new academic year is about to begin. In order to help international students better understand the relevant laws and policies of the UK, adapt to the new learning and living environment as soon as possible, and achieve "safe study abroad, healthy study abroad, and civilized study abroad." "The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom summarized the common hot crime types in the beginning of the school season in the UK in recent years and the recent high incidence of crimes in the UK, reminding international students to pay attention to the following types of crimes to improve their self-prevention and response capabilities:

1. Money laundering crime

　　The National Anti-Crime Agency found that criminals tried to transfer criminal funds into the UK banking system through the bank accounts of international students in the UK by publishing false advertisements to obtain bank account information for international students, and recruiting international students to participate in the transfer of funds through underground banks.

We remind Chinese students coming to the UK to truly understand and strictly abide by local laws and regulations in the UK, to further enhance their awareness of law-abiding and self-protection skills, and to avoid involvement in purchasing, illegal foreign exchange, money laundering and other illegal and criminal activities that affect their studies and life.

For details, please refer to the relevant websites of the British Embassy in China to prevent financial crimes.

2. Online information fraud crimes

　　(1) The National Strategy Assessment Report on Serious Organized Crime in 2021 issued by the National Anti-Crime Agency of the United Kingdom pointed out that current online information fraud crimes are frequently occurring in the UK. Common online information fraud crimes include:

　　1. Fictitious "winning" information fraud.

The criminals spread false winning news through emails, online chat software, etc., to make the victim mistakenly believe it is true, log on to the website provided by the criminals, and then demand that the criminals pay personal income tax or various handling fees before receiving the prizes. Fraud money.

　　2. Fraud by impersonating government departments and commercial institutions.

Criminals pretending to be Royal Mail, Royal Revenue and Customs Service, Bank of England, NHS (National Health Service) or domestic public security law, embassy staff, and customer service of international logistics companies such as EMS and DHL, as "the victim is suspected of money laundering", " The name of "personal account being stolen" induces the victim to transfer the money to the so-called "secure account" to defraud the victim's property.

　　3. Telephone fraud.

Criminals use mobile phones, fixed phones, Internet phones (VOIP), number change software, etc. to make calls to victims, fabricating various excuses to defraud property.

　　4. Online shopping fraud.

The criminals publish information about cheap online shopping products on major shopping websites and online forum communities, attracting victims to their carefully designed fake trading websites, and after gaining the victim’s trust, they require them to remit money to the designated bank account and send money to the victim. Later, the criminals immediately cut off all contact information and disappeared.

　　5. Fraud by falsifying bank notification information.

Through mobile phone text messages or emails, the victim is notified that his account has the victim’s unknown transaction activity or account setting change information, provides a false link, and the victim clicks on the false link to log in to the account, resulting in the theft of the bank account.

　　6. Pretending to be a lawyer or law enforcement officer, claiming to help recover losses, and commit fraud against the victim again.

　　(2) What should I do if I suspect that I have been deceived or have been deceived?

　　1. Any unfamiliar calls or short messages involving keywords such as "telephone arrears, malicious overdrafts, information leakage, money laundering, unsafe accounts, safe accounts" and other keywords may be information fraud, so don't believe it credulous.

Before verifying the identity of the relevant organization or person, do not provide them with any personal information such as name, address, bank information, email or phone number.

　　2. The government department will not provide anyone with a secure account, nor will it guide the public to transfer money or set a password.

　　3. Ensure that the computer is installed with the latest anti-virus software and firewall to prevent viruses and hacker attacks.

Ensure that the browser is set to the highest level of security monitoring to prevent malware attacks.

Don't click on automatic links in unfamiliar emails or text.

When shopping online, verify that the website URL is correct.

　　4. If you suspect that you have been scammed, please seek verification or help immediately:

　　(1) Contact the transfer bank immediately, if the money has been transferred, request to stop the payment immediately.

　　(2) Immediately contact family, friends, and neighbors to verify the situation.

　　(3) If you encounter local fraud in the UK, immediately report the case to the local police station and Action Fraud.

Call the police: 03001232040, website https://www.actionfraud.police.uk, or call the UK emergency call 999. If you are hearing impaired, you can send a message from 18000 to 999.

　　(4) If you encounter domestic telecommunications fraud, directly dial +8696110 or the public security agency where you are registered to report or consult.

　　(5) If you have any questions, you can call the 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in the UK +44-20-74368294, or contact the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, telephone +44-20-76120250; emergency telephone +44-7410429777 ( (Only for emergency contact during non-working hours).

3. Attack with a knife

　　The United Kingdom prohibits civilian possession of guns, and wounding people with knives is one of the high-incidence types of vicious crimes.

The London area has the highest crime rate in this category in the UK, among which Southwark, Brent, Greenwich, Newham, Croydon, Harlem There were more cases in Haringey and other districts.

The following precautions can be taken:

　　(1) Comply with the regulations of the United Kingdom that it is illegal to carry knives and guns, and do not carry prohibited items.

　　(2) In the event of a crime with a knife, quickly escape to a safe place to ensure the safety of life, and at the same time dial 999 or 0800-555-111 to seek police help.

　　(3) If you encounter a crime with a knife on campus and you have not notified the police, you can immediately contact the school security officer.

　　(4) The British police encourage the public to make preventive reports on crimes with knives and gangs involved. If you find crimes with knives in campus or in the community, you can dial 101 to report anonymously to the local police.

If you don’t want to talk to the police, you can report to Crimestoppers or Fearless and other relevant social organizations, or to the relevant department of your school and ask for help.

Four, hate crimes

　　Hate crimes refer to the hostility and behavior of a criminal suspect due to the victim’s disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or transgender identity.

The forms of crime include verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, harassment, assault, bullying and property damage.

The criminal suspect may be a friend, guardian or acquaintance of the victim. They use their relationship with the victim to seek financial gain or achieve other criminal purposes.

　　The British police attach great importance to hate crimes, and give priority to the reporting of hate crimes.

Reports of hate crimes are usually recorded and investigated.

If you encounter a similar emergency hazard, please respond in the following ways:

　　(1) Immediately avoid danger, seek help from the surrounding people, and escape to crowded or safe places.

　　(2) Dial 999 and 101, and seek help from the local police as soon as possible. At the same time, report to and seek help from the relevant department of the school.

　　(3) If you encounter serious personal danger or injury, please dial the 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in the UK +44-20-74368294, or contact the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy in the UK at +44-20-76120250; emergency number + 44-7410429777 (only for emergency contact during non-working hours).

Five, drug crime

　　Drug dealing and crime are one of the most common types of street and community crime in the UK, and campuses are one of the main places for drug dealing and consumption.

"County Lines" are one of the main channels for drug crimes defined by the British police. Criminal gangs transport drugs from large cities to rural areas, often using adults and children who do not know the truth to transport drugs.

London has the highest number of drug seizures by police in England and Wales, followed by Northeast England and Wales.

International students are reminded to be vigilant, strengthen self-protection, and avoid becoming victims of the "county-county drug trade route" case.

6. Directory of various emergency rescue telephones in the UK

　　(1) When you encounter an emergency in the UK, please call the following number:

　　1. The global emergency call center for consular insurance and services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991.

　　2. The 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone of the Chinese Embassy in the UK: +44-20-74368294; the 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone of the Consulate General in Manchester: +44-161-2248986; the 24-hour consular protection of the Consulate General in Edinburgh And assistance: +44-131-3374449; the 24-hour consular protection and assistance phone number of the Consulate General in Belfast: +44-7895306461 (mobile phone).

　　3. The UK emergency call number 999, if there is a hearing impaired, you can send a message from 18000 to 999, the alarm website: emergencySMS service; if you have a hearing impaired, you can send a message 18001 to 101.

　　(2) Other help-seeking and reporting hotlines:

　　1. Telephone for reporting crime victims and witnesses in England and Wales: 0808-0168-9293, opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm; telephone for anonymous crime reporting: 0800-555-111; website: crimestoppers-uk.org .

　　2. Anti-terrorism hotline: 0800-789-321.

　　(3) Other police services or alarm calls:

　　Anti-fraud hotline: 03001232040.

　　The National Anti-Crime Administration Tel: 03704967622.

　　National Air Police Tel: 01924292252.

　　British Transport Police: 0800405040.

　　National Atomic Energy Police: 03303135400.

　　Guernsey Police Department: 01481725111.

　　Isle of Man Police Department: 01624631212.

　　Dover Island Police Department: 01304240400.

　　Jersey Police Department: 01534612612.