警惕黄金投资背后的“美丽陷阱”

Group 1 - The article highlights the increasing interest in gold as an investment in 2025, leading to a surge in related illegal activities and government warnings across multiple cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, and Xiamen [1][2] - Various illegal financial activities in the gold sector have been reported, including unauthorized "gold entrustment," "gold leasing," and "gold investment," which are associated with illegal fundraising, fraud, gambling, and illegal operations [1][2] - The Shenzhen gold market has seen significant issues, with some gold merchants facing operational abnormalities due to a betting model that allows customers to control large amounts of gold with minimal upfront payments, leading to investigations and warnings from industry associations [2] Group 2 - The gold market, traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset, is being exploited by criminals who create misleading investment models to attract public funds, highlighting the need for increased public awareness and caution [2] - In response to the market chaos, local governments are actively issuing risk warnings and investigating businesses suspected of illegal operations, while industry associations are urging the public to invest through legitimate channels [2] - The article emphasizes the importance of rational investment and risk awareness to ensure that gold remains a true "safe haven" for wealth preservation [2]