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Core Insights - The Ministry of Public Security in China has revealed a series of typical cases of illegal fundraising in the financial sector, highlighting the prevalence of "black and gray" market activities [1][2] Group 1: Case Overview - A case in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province involved individuals using "debt resolution at a 40% discount" as a guise for illegal fundraising, establishing multiple related companies without proper qualifications [1] - From March 2023, the suspects attracted 14,000 debt clients across 28 provinces, raising over 900 million yuan in debt resolution funds [1][2] Group 2: Characteristics of Criminal Activities - The criminal activities exhibit organized and professional characteristics, with groups forming complex structures and utilizing consumer desperation to design intricate service traps [2] - The operations are misleadingly branded as "debt resolution," but they function as a Ponzi scheme, using new funds to pay off old debts without any legitimate business activities [2] - The rapid development of these criminal groups is facilitated by promotional events and online marketing, with significant outreach to the public [2] Group 3: Consumer Warnings - Consumers are advised to remain vigilant against enticing offers such as "no loan repayment," "full debt resolution," and "low-cost rights protection," and to avoid prepaying high fees [3]