A Jiangmen woman entered a store wearing a mask, pretended to inquire about prices, then tried to get the shopkeeper to sign a blank paper—prompting public warnings about signature scams.

Social Context

Signature fraud targeting elderly or distracted shopkeepers is rising nationwide, exploiting gaps in verification practices. China’s Electronic Signature Law requires identity confirmation before signing documents—and local police departments now distribute anti-fraud posters in retail zones emphasizing ‘no signature without ID check’.

Safety Tip

Retail staff should verify customer identity before signing any document—and never sign blank or unexplained papers, even for ‘price checks’.