Police remind parents to keep their payment passwords secure, strengthen their awareness of fraud prevention, set payment limits, and pay more attention to their children’s online activities to promptly detect any unusual emotional changes.

“If you don’t cooperate, I’ll have your parents arrested and sent to jail!” Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu, a 10-year-old elementary school student in Luzhou, Sichuan, obediently followed the instructions of a fake police officer and transferred over 52,000 yuan belonging to his grandparents. Recently, after learning the truth, family members reported the incident to the Hongxing Police Station of the Longmatan District Public Security Bureau in Luzhou. The case is currently under further investigation.

Screenshot of the messages received by Xiao Yu.

According to relevant staff at the Hongxing Police Station, Xiao Yu usually earns pocket money by leveling up game accounts for others and met an online friend named “Deepest Affection Yu Yu” during this process. Xiao Yu initially thought it was a business opportunity, but the other party suddenly changed their tone, claiming to be a “police officer.”

After adding each other as QQ friends, the other party showed a “police officer’s certificate” via video call and sternly told Xiao Yu: “You must cooperate with the investigation now, or we will arrest your parents and send them to jail.”

Frightened and with his mind going blank, under the intimidation and remote direction of the fake police officer, Xiao Yu quietly took his grandparents’ phones, scanned QR codes, confirmed, and transferred money… During the two-hour video call, Xiao Yu made 15 transfers totaling over 52,000 yuan.

Police remind parents to keep their payment passwords secure, strengthen their awareness of fraud prevention, set payment limits, and should pay more attention to minors’ online activities to promptly detect any unusual emotional changes in their children.

Hongxing Police Station

Hongxing Police Station is a historic police station located in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing, China. It was originally built in 1934 and is notable for its role in the city’s modern history and its distinctive architectural style from the Republican era. Today, it stands as a protected cultural site, representing the historical urban development and law enforcement heritage of Chongqing.

Longmatan District Public Security Bureau

The Longmatan District Public Security Bureau is a local police station serving the Longmatan District of Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China. As a modern administrative branch, it is responsible for maintaining public order, law enforcement, and community safety within its jurisdiction. Its history is tied to the development of Luzhou’s municipal public security system following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Luzhou

Luzhou is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China, historically known as Jiangyang and famed as a major production center for baijiu (Chinese liquor). Its history dates back over 2,000 years, serving as a significant port on the Yangtze River and an important hub in southern Sichuan. Today, it is celebrated for its Luzhou Laojiao distillery, one of China’s oldest and most famous baijiu producers, which has been operating continuously since the Ming Dynasty.

Sichuan

Sichuan is a southwestern Chinese province renowned for its spicy cuisine, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural history. Historically, it was the heart of the ancient Shu and Ba kingdoms and later became a crucial agricultural and economic center, partly due to the ingenious Dujiangyan irrigation system built over 2,200 years ago. Today, it is famous for its giant panda sanctuaries, vibrant capital Chengdu, and its profound influence on Chinese gastronomy and tea culture.