Minors

Douyin is warning parents about a rise in scams targeting minors during the summer. Scammers lure young users with offers like free books or game accounts, then redirect them to external platforms. Tactics include impersonating law enforcement and using scare tactics to coerce fund transfers. Douyin recommends using “Teen Mode,” which disables features like messaging and live-streaming, to protect minors. Common scams involve impersonating police, falsely accusing minors of fraud, and using fake gaming streamers to install remote access software.