Economic crimes on increase

时间：2007-11-02 08:20:10

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Nov.2 - Incidences of violent crime are down, but economic crimes involving fake products and credit card fraud are up, the Ministry1 of Public Security announced Thursday.

 

In the first nine months of this year, the country reported 3.38 million criminal cases, of which 1.61 million have been "cracked".

 

Crimes that "seriously threaten the public's sense of security", such as murder, arson2 and explosions caused by criminal negligence3, dropped by 10 percent, 9.5 percent and 24.9 percent respectively, year on year.

 

However, economic crimes increased 7.2 percent during the same period to 59,000 reported cases, ministry spokesman Wu Heping said at a press conference.

 

Among them, there were 2,036 cases of fraudulent and shoddy products, up 25.7 percent; 6,187 cases of financial fraud and 744 smuggling4 cases, up 15.9 percent and 13.8 percent respectively, according to the ministry.

 

Wu said the booming economy, rising incomes and deepening ties with the outside world all contributed to the growth of economic crime in the country.

 

"Criminological research shows that generally, economic crimes will increase when a country's GDP per capita is between $1,000 and $4,000," he said. "That's China right now."

 

Wu reminded the public to be particularly cautious when using automated5 teller6 machines (ATMs), online banking7 and giving out personal information.

 

"Special attention should be paid to the sharp rise in credit card fraud," he said, adding that credit card fraud cases alone jumped almost one-third in the first half of the year, with criminals netting 44.6 million yuan ($5.98 million).

 

He said criminals were often found installing monitoring equipment at ATMs to steal account numbers and passwords and then made fake cards to withdraw money.

 

They were also found to use spy software or in set up fake websites of financial institutions or banks to "phish" for credit card account numbers and passwords.

 

The problem was particularly serious in Shanghai, Fujian Province and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous8 Region, according to the ministry.

 

Just two weeks ago, 29-year-old software programmer Xiao Feng stood trial in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, for stealing 120,000 yuan ($16,000) from 46 accounts by making fake credit cards. No ruling or sentence has yet been given.

 

To prevent unnecessary loses, Wu advised the public to check their credit card accounts regularly and to use cards carefully, especially when making purchases or doing bank transfers online.

 

"People using bank cards abroad must pay special attention, only use them in proper shops, and never let the card leave their sight," he said.

 
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1 ministry kD5x2     
n.(政府的)部；牧师
参考例句：
  • They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
  • We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。
2 arson 3vOz3     
n.纵火，放火
参考例句：
  • He was serving a ten spot for arson.他因纵火罪在服十年徒刑。
  • He was arraigned on a charge of arson.他因被指控犯纵火罪而被传讯。
3 negligence IjQyI     
n.疏忽，玩忽，粗心大意
参考例句：
  • They charged him with negligence of duty.他们指责他玩忽职守。
  • The traffic accident was allegedly due to negligence.这次车祸据说是由于疏忽造成的。
4 smuggling xx8wQ     
n.走私
参考例句：
  • Some claimed that the docker's union fronted for the smuggling ring.某些人声称码头工人工会是走私集团的掩护所。
  • The evidence pointed to the existence of an international smuggling network.证据表明很可能有一个国际走私网络存在。
5 automated fybzf9     
a.自动化的
参考例句：
  • The entire manufacturing process has been automated. 整个生产过程已自动化。
  • Automated Highway System (AHS) is recently regarded as one subsystem of Intelligent Transport System (ITS). 近年来自动公路系统(Automated Highway System,AHS)，作为智能运输系统的子系统之一越来越受到重视。
6 teller yggzeP     
n.银行出纳员；(选举)计票员
参考例句：
  • The bank started her as a teller.银行起用她当出纳员。
  • The teller tried to remain aloof and calm.出纳员力图保持冷漠和镇静。
7 banking aySz20     
n.银行业，银行学，金融业
参考例句：
  • John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
  • He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
8 autonomous DPyyv     
adj.自治的；独立的
参考例句：
  • They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous province.他们自豪地宣布成为新自治省的一部分。
  • This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。

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