Legislation gets tough with online, telecom scammers- China.org.cn


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[Photo/VCG] China's top legislature took a major step against telecom and online fraud on Friday by adopting widely anticipated legislation that will significantly crack down on these crimes, which have long disturbed the public and led to people's financial losses after receiving spam messages and crank calls. The law on telecom and online fraud, which has 50 articles, was passed after being reviewed three times by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, aiming to offer strong protection of people's legitimate rights and harshly punish scammers. The law will also build a joint force by...