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“玄学大师”诈骗团伙落网:71人被抓,全国超3000人被骗;落网时“大师”仍在录网课,被问“算到自己会被抓吗”;详情披露
新浪财经·2025-09-29 09:18

Core Viewpoint - A fraudulent group posing as "mystical masters" has been uncovered, exploiting individuals by selling expensive courses under the guise of fortune-telling and spiritual guidance, leading to significant financial losses for victims across multiple provinces in China [2][15]. Summary by Sections - The police in Jiangyan, Taizhou, dismantled a scam operation involving 71 suspects, freezing over 20 million yuan in illicit funds, with more than 3,000 victims identified from over ten provinces [2][12][15]. - A victim, Ms. Fu, was lured by a free fortune-telling advertisement and subsequently purchased a 3,999 yuan course, which led to further upselling of a 19,800 yuan advanced course under the pretense of needing to "understand the secrets of heaven" [4][6]. - The scam escalated when the "master" claimed Ms. Fu's children were in danger, prompting her to pay an additional 100,000 yuan for a supposed ritual to avert disaster [8][10]. - The police investigation revealed a structured scam operation with distinct roles, including promotion, online fraud, and after-sales service, resulting in widespread victimization since May of this year [15].