WeChat fraud is a new type of fraud with the rise of WeChat. On the one hand, fraudsters borrow money by pretending to be relatives and friends. On the other hand, fraudsters use some illegal items to trick users into fraud.
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Wechat has many new instant messaging functions, such as "shake", "drift bottle" and "find someone nearby". Within the coverage of mobile phone network, you can chat with strangers anytime and anywhere. While bringing convenience to mobile phone users, WeChat also provides opportunities for criminals. More and more criminals cheat money and color through WeChat.
Wechat accurately locates strangers, and criminals are more likely to commit crimes such as fraud after chatting up. "Checking the neighborhood" is not necessarily a good person; "Shake it" may be bad luck.
With more and more people using WeChat, more scammers can easily get in touch with each other through various social networks and dating sites. And make people cheated step by step.
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Baidu Encyclopedia-WeChat Fraud