An elderly man attempted to stage a scam against a vehicle in Fuyang, Zhejiang. When the car stopped abruptly, he persisted; security personnel intervened and removed him from the scene.

Social Context

Fuyang has implemented community-based early-warning systems for ‘pengci’, partnering with traffic police and property management to monitor high-risk zones. Local courts increasingly apply Article 266 of the Criminal Law for repeat offenders, even among seniors, shifting away from purely administrative penalties.

Safety Tip

Drivers should install dashcams with timestamped footage and avoid stopping in unmonitored areas when confronted by suspicious individuals.