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法治在线丨“男友”给我25万,结局却是我的钱没了?警惕“云手机”骗局
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-08-14 07:17

Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Anti-Fraud Center has issued a warning about new fraud methods using "cloud phones," targeting vulnerable groups such as the elderly through investment traps [1][10]. Group 1: Fraud Mechanism - Fraudsters exploit the virtual nature of cloud phones, which are less likely to raise suspicion, to deceive victims [1][8]. - A victim, Ms. Zhao, was manipulated into using a cloud phone to engage in fraudulent investment activities after being lured by a supposed romantic partner who transferred over 250,000 yuan [2][4]. - The fraud involved pre-installed fake investment apps and niche chat software on the cloud phone, making it easier for the scammers to control the situation [5][8]. Group 2: Victim Experience - Ms. Zhao was convinced to withdraw nearly 200,000 yuan from her savings to purchase supermarket gift cards, which were then used to fund the fraudulent investment platform [4][5]. - After a week of investment, when Ms. Zhao inquired about withdrawing her earnings, the fraudster became unreachable, indicating a classic scam pattern [4][7]. Group 3: Technology Utilization - Cloud phones are a type of cloud service provided by network service providers, allowing for the installation of software and applications without a physical device [5][10]. - The use of cloud phones eliminates complex operations like clicking unfamiliar links or scanning QR codes, which could alert potential victims, thus making the scam more effective [10][12].