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Core Insights - The surge in gold prices has led to an increase in fraudulent schemes targeting investors, with international gold prices surpassing $4,350 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of over 66% [2][3] Fraud Types - Three prevalent types of gold investment scams have been identified: gold custody scams, rental rebate scams, and virtual investment scams [4][5] - Gold custody scams involve jewelry stores enticing consumers to purchase gold and store it with them, promising high returns, but often lack the necessary qualifications and operate as Ponzi schemes [4] - Rental rebate scams lure consumers into signing contracts for gold rental, promising fixed returns, but do not involve actual gold transactions and rely on new investments to pay old ones [4] - Virtual investment scams utilize fake trading platforms and misleading claims of guaranteed returns, ultimately leading to significant financial losses for investors [5] Regulatory Responses - Local governments have issued warnings and guidelines to help the public avoid these scams, emphasizing the importance of verifying the qualifications of investment institutions [6][7] - Legitimate gold investment channels are limited to purchasing physical gold from authorized dealers, investing in gold accumulation products through banks, buying gold ETFs, or trading gold futures through licensed firms [7] - Authorities encourage the public to report suspected scams and retain transaction records as evidence [7]