风险提示｜“黄金委托”“黄金租赁”“黄金投资”！警惕黄金经营领域非法金融活动

Group 1 - Recent fluctuations in gold prices have led to illegal activities by unscrupulous individuals and companies, including unauthorized "gold entrustment," "gold leasing," and "gold investment," which disrupt economic and financial order and endanger public property safety [1] - Case 1 involves a jewelry dealer enticing consumers to sign contracts for physical gold purchases, followed by a contract with a third party for investment, promising fixed returns [3] - Case 2 features a jewelry dealer promoting "gold leasing," where consumers purchase gold but do not take physical possession, later signing a leasing contract with a related third party, also promising fixed returns [3] - Case 3 describes a dealer operating an illegal gold trading app, misleading investors with low entry costs and high returns, requiring a deposit to secure a large amount of gold, with high leverage and significant risks of loss [3] Group 2 - The financial business in China operates under a licensing system, prohibiting any organization or individual from engaging in financial activities without proper regulatory approval [5] - Specific regulations state that futures trading must occur on legally established exchanges, and only authorized financial institutions can conduct gold asset management [6] - Various jewelry dealers and stores lack the qualifications to engage in financial activities or publicly solicit deposits, urging the public to be cautious and choose legitimate investment channels [7]