With the popularization of the internet, online games have become a favorite entertainment activity for many primary school students. However, some children use their parents' ID information to log into game websites in order to bypass anti-addiction systems and fall victim to scams set by scammers, resulting in property damage.

Primary School Students Scammed While Playing Online Games

A Primary Student from Yuncheng Had Their Parent's WeChat Stolen
In Yanhu District of Yuncheng City, a primary school student used their parent’s phone while playing games. They were lured by scammers who offered game skins as bait to add them on social media and obtain the parents' account information, mobile numbers, email verification codes in an attempt to steal 30 thousand yuan from the WeChat accounts.

Fortunately, when the parent noticed something amiss with their social media account, anti-fraud police quickly took protective measures by freezing the account before any losses could occur.
An 11-Year-Old Primary School Student From Jinzhong Scammed for Ten Thousand Yuan
A primary school student named Zhang Moumou from Jinzhong City was playing games on his parents' phone when he saw a message offering free game skins. After adding 'customer service,' the so-called customer service told him that due to minor operations causing company finances being frozen, they needed cooperation for resolution or else legal action would be taken against their parents.

Under threat from the other party and following instructions shown in video calls, Zhang Moumou displayed his payment QR code which resulted in about 10 thousand yuan being transferred away.
A Primary School Student From Changzhi Scammed by a Game Streamer
Twelve-year-old Xiao Liu used his grandfather's mobile number to register an account for gaming. During interactions with other players on the '**** Voice' game section, he was approached via video and offered QR codes promising surprises upon scanning.

Xiao Liu scanned the code only to be told that it led him into a scam group where leaving would result in penalties or detention; further threats were made about police involvement if he did not comply. After prolonged manipulation and intimidation, Xiao Liu broke down psychologically and transferred 16 thousand yuan.
A Nine-Year-Old Primary School Student From Luliang Scammed During Video Calls
Nine-year-old Zhang Mou from Lüliang received a video call pretending to be from the police.

The caller claimed they were investigating whether game skins had been delivered, asking him to share his screen and direct transfers through parental devices. In total, he lost 5900 yuan.
Analysis of Reasons

Student Characteristics: Immature minds with insufficient social experience make them susceptible to scammers' sweet talk; fear of being blamed by parents leads many not to report incidents promptly.

Parental Oversight Issues: Some parents pay inadequate attention to their children's online activities and fail to secure important information such as phones, IDs, bank cards, payment passwords properly. They also neglect educating kids about fraud prevention.
Platform Verification Loopholes: Certain gaming platforms have flaws in their minor verification mechanisms; registration only requires inputting ID numbers without facial recognition or other multi-factor authentication measures.

Prevention Suggestions

Parental Level: Strengthen supervision over children's internet use and personal information management, educate them not to easily trust strangers or be swayed by temptations.
Schools Should Enhance Cybersecurity Education Through Courses And Campaigns To Raise Students' Awareness Of Fraud Prevention And Self-Protection Abilities.
Platform Levels Must Strictly Enforce Minor Protection Measures By Improving Real-Name Authentication Systems Such As Adding Facial Recognition Technology, Limiting Gaming Time and Consumption For Minors.

(From the Public Security Bureau's Internet Safety Department)