多地警示虚拟币非法集资风险，八大类“资金盘”套路曝光

Core Viewpoint - The recent collapse of the "Xin Kang Jia" Ponzi scheme, which promised a daily interest rate of 2%, has heightened societal awareness and vigilance against new forms of online fraud [1] Regulatory Warnings - Multiple financial regulatory bodies across various provinces, including Guangdong, Yunnan, and Hunan, have issued warnings about illegal fundraising risks associated with virtual currencies since July [2][3] - Shenzhen and Guangzhou have specifically highlighted that illegal institutions are using terms like "financial innovation" and "digital assets" to mislead the public and engage in illegal fundraising activities [2] Characteristics of Online Scams - New online scams often share common traits such as exaggerated claims, false promises, and high returns, with phrases like "guaranteed profits" and "fixed high returns" frequently used [1] - These scams typically promise unrealistically high returns, such as a daily yield of 1% or 2%, leading to annualized returns exceeding 300% [1] Legal Implications - Legal experts categorize these scams as "pyramid-style fundraising fraud," which can lead to severe criminal charges, including life imprisonment for the organizers and key participants [1] - The involvement in such scams can result in criminal liability for all parties involved, including promoters and core members [1] Types of Scams - Various types of scams have emerged, including investment fraud, consumer rebate schemes, and fictitious project scams, all characterized by their deceptive nature and complexity [9][10] - Investment scams often impersonate legitimate institutions and utilize fake financial products to lure investors, while consumer rebate scams disguise themselves as community-oriented initiatives [10] Mechanisms of Fraud - Many scams employ a "referral" mechanism to encourage users to promote projects, promising tiered rewards for recruitment [11] - The structure of these scams often includes both "static" and "dynamic" returns, where static returns are fixed and dynamic returns depend on recruiting new participants [12] Risk Awareness - Regulatory bodies emphasize the importance of understanding the complexities and volatility of digital currencies and encourage the public to avoid any form of virtual currency speculation [8] - Participants in virtual currency transactions face significant legal risks, as these activities are deemed illegal under current regulations [7]