经济日报：守好群众“养老钱”

Group 1 - Recent incidents of fraud involving illegal collection of pension insurance payments have been reported across multiple regions, causing significant financial losses to the public and disrupting social order [1] - Fraudsters exploit the lack of familiarity among middle-aged and elderly individuals regarding social security policies, leading them to seek pension increases through illegal means such as fictitious labor contracts and high fees for "proxy payments" [1] - Legal consequences for fraudulently obtaining social insurance benefits include severe penalties under the Criminal Law and Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China, yet the low cost of illegal activities contributes to the persistence of these scams [1] Group 2 - Authorities are urged to enhance supervision and law enforcement efforts to combat these fraudulent activities and provide legal assistance to victims to protect their rights [1] - Public awareness campaigns are necessary to educate citizens about legitimate pension payment options and to prevent them from being misled by false information [1][2] - Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspected pension fraud to local social security departments, labor inspection agencies, and law enforcement [2]