越买越涨，有人却亏近40万元！多名受害者出现

Group 1: Gold Price Movement - Gold prices surged on October 13, reaching a peak of $4060 per ounce, with COMEX gold rising over 1.7% and breaking through $4070 per ounce [1] - Domestic gold jewelry prices also increased, with notable rises in prices from various brands: Chow Tai Fook at 1190 CNY per gram (up 0.85%), Lao Feng Xiang at 1182 CNY per gram (up 0.85%), and Chow Sang Sang at 1188 CNY per gram (up 1.02%) [2][1] Group 2: Regulatory Issues in the Gold Jewelry Industry - The Shenzhen Gold Jewelry Association issued a warning on October 11 regarding three gold jewelry companies in the Shui Bei area, which were found to be involved in illegal gambling activities disguised as gold trading [3] - These companies were conducting "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, which deviated from normal operations in the gold jewelry sector and disrupted market order [3][10] - The association highlighted the risks associated with high-leverage "gold investment" activities that some businesses were promoting, which could lead to significant financial losses for investors [7][8] Group 3: Investor Experiences and Risks - An investor from Guangdong shared her experience with a "pre-priced trading" model, where she lost nearly 400,000 CNY due to forced liquidation after being advised to bet against rising gold prices [9] - The trading model involved paying a small deposit to lock in future gold prices, but it did not involve actual gold purchases, exposing investors to high risks of loss [8][9] Group 4: Industry Response and Recommendations - The Shenzhen Gold Jewelry Association is encouraging merchants to use legitimate hedging tools to manage price volatility and is promoting self-regulation within the industry [10] - The association also emphasizes the importance of reliable information for investors to make informed decisions in the gold market [10]