号称“租手机赚钱”的青云租突然爆雷，有员工抵押房产上班两月，套牢130多万元

Core Insights - "Qingyun Rental," a mobile phone rental platform, has collapsed, leaving over 1 billion yuan in losses and thousands of investors unable to withdraw their funds [1][12][21] - The platform promised an annual return rate of 16.8% and began experiencing withdrawal issues in late September [2][6][12] Company Overview - "Qingyun Rental" claimed to be a leading mobile phone rental platform, backed by state-owned assets and listed on the Hong Kong stock market, with operations in over 200 cities and serving over 1 million users [3][21] - The company was established in 2020 with a registered capital of 150 million yuan, and its main operator is Wuhan Qingqing Era Network Technology Co., Ltd. [21] Business Model - The business model involved attracting investments from individuals, converting funds into various models of Apple phones, and renting them out to generate rental income [6][21] - The platform encouraged longer investment periods and larger quantities of phones to maximize returns, with specific rental terms of 4, 6, and 12 months [6][7] Financial Claims - For example, an iPhone 16 Pro Max was purchased at 9,760 yuan and could yield a total return of 10,306 yuan after 4 months [7] - The platform's promotional materials highlighted potential earnings for partners, with monthly and annual income projections based on the number of phones rented [8] Investor Experiences - Many investors reported being unable to withdraw their funds starting in September, with some having invested amounts ranging from tens of thousands to over a million yuan [1][12][13] - Reports indicate that investors were often introduced to the platform by friends or family, leading to a network of trust that was ultimately exploited [1][12][13] Employee Experiences - Employees also faced significant issues, with reports of unpaid salaries and forced purchases of phones to maintain their jobs [18][19] - Some employees reported investing their own money into the platform, believing in its viability due to the company's claims of a large rental market [19] Legal and Investigative Actions - Multiple investors and employees have filed reports with local authorities, and investigations are ongoing in various cities, including Wuhan and Shenzhen [21]