Recently, there are Chinese citizens reflecting the victims of illegal actors using the name of the embassy to implement fraud. The main route is as follows: first, the fraudsters publish recruitment information on social platforms such as the "Red Book", disclose the identity of the "embassy staff" in private conversation with the parties, and ask the parties to provide identity information for the "background investigation", then by asking the parties to assist in the purchase of cars, housing and other fraud. Second, the fraudsters forged the official telephone number of the consulate to contact the parties, "passport expiration" "related to transnational crime cases" or "important documents not received" etc., transfer the phone to the "domestic public security organs", induce the so-called "security account" to

The Chinese embassy and consulate in the UK once again reminds Chinese citizens in the UK to be vigilant against fraud in the name of embassies and consulates and strengthen prevention. Please keep in mind that our embassy and consulate will not release information through unofficial channels, request transfer by telephone, email, etc., and will not transfer calls to domestic units. If you receive a suspicious call, you can contact the embassy or consulate for verification, or call the police for help.

Foreign Ministry Global Consular Protection and Emergency Call: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308

Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom: +44-20-72998439 (consular protection), +44-20-72998438 (document consultation)

Chinese Consulate General in Manchester Tel: +44-161-2248986 (consular protection), +44-161-2248672 (document consultation)

Chinese Consulate General in Edinburgh Tel: +44-131-3374449 (consular protection), +44-131-3373220 (document consultation)

Chinese Consulate General in Belfast: +44-7895306461 (consular protection), +44-7745881538 (document consultation)

In the UK, you can call 999 (non-emergency call 101) or log in to the website https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/; or contact the China Anti-Telecom cyber fraud center, call 110.