On September 19, local time, my embassy in the Netherlands issued an announcement that the recent embassy received a number of replies of Chinese citizens being cheated for private exchange. Scammers spread information through online platforms, calling themselves professional exchange intermediaries, promising to trade at a more favourable exchange rate. Some scammers first provide various kinds of fake identity documents, bank account information to gain confidence, then implicitly reached an agreement, requiring the victim to pay money first, the victim will be deleted after cheating money; there are fake bank transfer records and checks such as payment credentials for fraud; and the victim's account has been transferred to illegal items, resulting in its bank account being frozen by police investigation.

The embassy reminds Chinese citizens in the Netherlands that private exchange is suspected of illegally engaging in money payment settlement business, violating the laws of the two countries, reaching a certain amount, or will face fines, detention or even criminal punishment. If there is a need for exchange, should be handled through formal channels such as banks, do not lust for small profits, trust the various "preferred exchange" information. Private exchange through social network platforms, there is a very high risk of being cheated. Do not easily disclose to strangers their name, address, family situation, bank accounts and other personal information, and do not promise strangers "on-line exchange" "cash transactions" and other requirements. Even if the exchange is successful with "preferred rate", it is still suspected of illegal

The embassy reminds that if you are unfortunately cheated, please report the case to the Dutch police in time, and pay attention to collecting and retaining evidence such as the identity information of the fraud suspect, the account number involved, and the transfer record, so as to help the Dutch law enforcement department solve the case and advance the follow-up legal procedures. If the defrauded money is transferred through a bank in mainland China, you can also call the 110 alarm number where your domestic household registration is located or ask the police for help through your relatives and friends in China. (Headquarters reporter Liu Chanjuan)