外卖餐饮“天降大单”暗藏“代购”陷阱

Core Insights - A restaurant owner in Huzhou, Zhejiang, experienced a fraudulent "group meal" scheme that initially appeared to be a lucrative order but turned out to be a scam [1][4] - Such scams are prevalent across various regions, with multiple victims reporting losses amounting to tens of thousands of yuan, often with little hope of recovery [2][8] Group Meal Scam Details - The scam involved a supposed school official who contacted the restaurant owner for a large order of 60 meals, creating a sense of excitement and urgency [4] - The scammer used tactics such as discussing "kickbacks" and emphasizing the importance of quality to lower the restaurant owner's guard [4][6] - The scam escalated when the scammer requested the restaurant owner to purchase expensive gift boxes under the pretense of a school reward, promising a share of the profit [6][9] Payment Manipulation - The scammer sent a fake bank transfer screenshot showing a payment of 74,020 yuan, which the restaurant owner never received, leading to further manipulation [7][9] - The scam relied on the restaurant owner's fear of losing the order, pushing him to consider prepaying for the gift boxes [7][9] Broader Implications - The article highlights that this type of scam is not isolated, with similar incidents reported where victims were lured by fake orders from schools or government entities [9][10] - External platforms like Meituan and JD have issued warnings against bypassing their systems for transactions, indicating that such actions are likely to be fraudulent [10]