Recently, at some supermarkets and markets in Zaozhuang, Shandong, there has been a scene where several young people set up small stalls and allow elderly people passing by to register accounts on various platforms with their mobile phones to receive small gifts such as eggs and laundry detergent for free. However, it was this seemingly effortless and simple operation that instantly took away the personal information of the elderly. Register an account for "egg delivery"? Be careful of fraud! Not long ago, police officers from Yicheng Branch of Zaozhuang Public Security Bureau in Shandong Province discovered during daily patrols that several unfamiliar young faces frequently appeared at the entrances of some supermarkets and markets in their jurisdiction. They are different from ordinary vendors in that they neither sell goods nor bargain, but specialize in guiding passersby to operate their mobile phones. Li Guangfei, the director of the Dige Police Station of Yicheng Branch of Zaozhuang Public Security Bureau, told passersby that they could receive a free egg by simply taking out their phones and moving their fingers to complete the app registration in less than two minutes, under the pretext of "registering an account to receive eggs". Eggs, soap, and a basin are small gifts that have great appeal to elderly people who have plenty of time and value affordability. Li Guangfei, Director of the Dige Police Station of Yicheng Branch of Zaozhuang Public Security Bureau: Our investigating police officers have determined that this is a typical case of obtaining a large amount of verification codes and identity information from others' phone numbers. After the mobile phone numbers and various platform accounts registered by the masses are sold, once they flow into the online black and grey industry chain, they will be used for illegal activities such as fraud and illegal drainage. The police investigation found that this is a well-organized criminal gang. Suspects usually work in groups of two or three, choosing to start work during the busiest time of the morning market or after the supermarket opens, with a clear target on the elderly population who are not familiar with operating smartphones and have low vigilance. Li Guangfei, Director of the Dige Police Station of Yicheng Branch of Zaozhuang Public Security Bureau: After comprehensively understanding the personnel structure, modus operandi, and action trajectory of the gang, we quickly organized police forces to deploy and monitor the possible shops, waiting for the opportunity to arrest. On January 27, when the suspect reappeared in the sight of the police, we arrested all five suspect who were committing crimes at the entrance of the supermarket. After arriving at the case, the suspect truthfully stated the whole criminal process. Suspect. Police officer: How much money can you earn from selling one? Suspect: You can earn six or seven yuan by selling one. Li Guangfei, the director of the Dige Police Station of Yicheng Branch of Zaozhuang Public Security Bureau, requested the public to provide a mobile phone number verification code and identity information, then secretly record it and quickly delete the relevant information to cover up the traces. Subsequently, they were sold in bulk to telecom fraud groups. If encountering elderly people who are not proficient in operation, they will enthusiastically come forward to guide. At present, five suspect have been taken criminal coercive measures by the public security organ in accordance with the law due to their suspected infringement of citizens' personal information, and the case is under further investigation. Li Guangfei, Director of the Dige Police Station of Yicheng Branch of Zaozhuang Public Security Bureau: Please go to supermarkets, markets and other places. If you find strangers using small gifts such as eggs, please provide your phone number and QR code. Be vigilant and beware of being deceived. If you find such a situation, please report it to the local public security organs in a timely manner. In order to quickly gain trust, these groups will impersonate some legitimate platforms and conduct so-called "gift giving" offline new recruit activities. In the face of "ground pushing", it is necessary to be more vigilant and pay attention to verifying the authenticity of the activity. (New Society)