Shanghai Experts Warn of Telecom Fraud Using Purchased Digital Yuan Wallets

According to Shanghai financial experts, scams involve purchased digital yuan wallets and fake activity pages, prompting advice to treat the digital yuan like cash and safeguard wallet passwords and verification codes.

Summary

On Dec. 21, Shanghai financial experts warned of growing digital yuan scams involving the purchase of digital yuan wallets and fake activity pages designed to steal personal data and funds. They urged the public to treat the digital yuan like physical cash and protect wallet passwords and verification codes.

Terms & Concepts
  • Digital yuan: China’s central bank digital currency issued by the People’s Bank of China for electronic payments.
  • Digital yuan wallet: A software tool for storing and transacting the digital yuan; users must secure passwords and verification codes to prevent unauthorized access.