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This post was last edited by Guan Gongyu on 2016-8-27 at 12:51. A university freshman died after being defrauded of her tuition fees; this incident serves as a warning regarding information security education. China News Network, Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Ma Haiyan) As the new semester approaches, a piece of news has touched many people’s hearts. Xu Yuyu, a future college student from Linyi City in Shandong Province who came from a poor family, received a fraudulent call; after transferring 9,900 yuan in tuition fees at an ATM, she suddenly fainted and died despite attempts to revive her. Similarly, Xiao Qin, another sophomore from Linyi City who lived not far from Xu Yuyu’s home, also fell victim to telecom fraud. The other party deceived Xiao Qin out of all 6,800 yuan from her two bank cards, on the pretext that she was \"suspected of money laundering\". Xiao Qin even considered taking a leave of absence because she didn’t have the money to pay tuition fees. For a child who usually lived frugally, the amount of over 10,000 yuan in tuition fees that was stolen was beyond her psychological capacity to bear; her sudden death is truly heartbreaking. When the news spread, there was widespread condemnation of the scammers on the Internet, along with calls for strict scrutiny of the channels through which such information was leaked. Everyone hoped that those who disclosed others’ private information and those who carried out fraud would be held accountable under the law. The local police have established a special task force to investigate the case. Chu Zhaohui, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Educational Sciences, told reporters from China News Service that telecommunications fraud is not uncommon. However, primary and middle school students have limited exposure to society and lack a strong awareness of how to protect themselves. For those living in relatively remote areas, it is possible that they might become nervous upon receiving a call from what they think is a university, thus falling victim to fraud schemes. Therefore, while society strengthens anti-fraud education, it should also focus on enhancing safety and privacy education for students at the primary and secondary school levels. To this end, the Ministry of Public Security warns the public to be cautious when receiving calls from the 170 and 171 number ranges. These two number ranges were originally designed for virtual service providers, and since they could be purchased without requiring real-name registration, they have become a breeding ground for fraudulent calls and texts. The Ministry of Education also reminds students, especially freshmen, on its official website that no matter which organization or individual provides financial assistance, students should not be asked to carry out two-way interactions via ATMs or the internet. If you have similar requests, please consult your teacher and the local education authorities first. Under no circumstances should you transfer money according to their requests without permission, to avoid being scammed. On the 25th, the Ministry of Education held a press conference to provide information on student financial assistance programs. Ma Jianbin, deputy director of the National Student Financial Assistance Management Center, also said that the Ministry has repeatedly ordered local authorities and universities to keep students’ personal information confidential, and strict actions will be taken in case of any leaks. For freshmen, there are student loans, scholarships and grants, financial assistance for those in need, work-study programs, and a \"green channel\". As long as there are financial difficulties, **both the school and relevant authorities will provide appropriate financial support to the students. Two topics to discuss: 1. How do information leaks occur? 2. Are college students really lacking in psychological resilience and physical fitness? Your discussions are welcome.