Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning about scammers impersonating the "12308 consular protection hotline," urging the public to be cautious and verify any suspicious calls [1] Group 1: Types of Scams - Impersonation of "Platform Customer Service" is one of the most common scams, where scammers pose as customer service representatives from platforms like Douyin, WeChat, and Alipay, threatening automatic charges to induce victims to share personal information and download malicious software [3] - Scammers impersonate "Close Lovers" or "Successful Individuals," using emotional manipulation to build trust before leading victims to fraudulent investment opportunities, commonly known as "pig-butchering" scams [4] - Impersonation of "Leaders, Friends, or Weibo Contacts" involves scammers using stolen social media accounts or AI-generated voices to request urgent money transfers under false pretenses [5] - Scammers posing as "Investment Mentors" or "Financial Experts" promote fake investment opportunities with promises of zero risk and high returns, often showcasing fabricated profit screenshots [6] - "Order Brushback" scams involve victims being lured into completing tasks for refunds, only to be manipulated into making larger investments under false pretenses [7] - Impersonation of "Loan Platforms" or "Credit Institutions" involves scammers claiming to help with credit issues or loan approvals, demanding upfront fees that are never legitimate [8] - Scammers post "Fake Shopping" or "Special Ticket Offers" on second-hand platforms, enticing victims to conduct transactions outside of secure platforms [9] - Impersonation of "Military or Police Personnel" involves scammers posing as officials to solicit payments for fake procurement needs [10] - Scammers masquerade as "Game Players" or "Game Customer Service," enticing victims with offers related to in-game transactions that lead to further scams [11] - Impersonation of "E-commerce Logistics Customer Service" involves scammers claiming issues with products and offering refunds to extract money from victims [12]

警方一查，果然不对劲，女子外甥表示自己根本没有对象也没有订婚，完全不知道这回事。 民警火速上门劝阻，可女子怎么都不相信自己被骗。从下午到晚上刑警、派出所民警轮番劝说5个多小时后，女子终于松口：是"朋友"介绍的"高回报投 资"，让她取现交给"专人"。 近日，浙江台州天台一名女子急匆匆走进银行，要预约提取240万元现金，称要给"外甥订婚彩礼"，但银行工作人员越听越不对劲，聊到细节，女子称外 甥人在杭州，彩礼却要在天台取现交给"亲戚"。 见女子神色紧张，银行工作人员怀疑对方遇到了诈骗，预警信息迅速传到了市县两级反诈警银专班。 警方决定将计就计，让女子继续和骗子聊天。第二天，一名男子如约出现在交接地点，刚伸手要拿钱，被蹲守的民警们当场按住。 经确认，该男子系诈骗团伙的"车手"，专门负责取现转移骗来的钱款，240万元保住了。 警方提醒，凡是让你大额取现、线下交钱的"投资"，一律提高警惕！转账前，多问一句、多核实一步，必要时，拨打110或96110。 来源：浙江公安、台州公安 ...

警方提醒凡是让你 大额取现、线下交钱的"投资"一律提高警惕！转账前，多问一句、多核实一步必要时，拨打110或96110 来源/新华网、浙江公安 刑警、派出所民警轮番劝说5个多小时后 女子终于松口： 是"朋友"介绍的"高回报投资" 让她取现交给"专人" 警方决定将计就计 让女子继续和骗子聊天 第二天 一名男子如约出现在交接地点 刚伸手要拿钱被蹲守的民警们当场按住！ 经确认 该男子系诈骗团伙的"车手" 专门负责取现转移赃款 240万，保住了！ 太惊险了！ 就差一步 240万元 差点就进了骗子的口袋 近日，浙江台州天台 一名女子急匆匆走进银行 要预约提取240万元现金称要给"外甥订婚彩礼" 但银行工作人员越听越不对劲聊到细节 女子称外甥人在杭州 彩礼却要在天台取现交给"亲戚" 见女子神色紧张 银行工作人员怀疑对方遇到了诈骗 预警信息迅速传到了 市县两级反诈警银专班 警方一查 果然不对劲！女子外甥表示 根本没有对象也没有订婚 完全不知道这回事 民警火速上门劝阻 可女子怎么都不相信自己被骗从下午到晚上 编辑/屠永平 审核/李猛 ...

Core Insights - Investment scams in the U.S. are increasing, with a reported 25% rise in losses from 2023 to 2024, totaling $5.7 billion lost by consumers last year [1] Group 1: Scam Mechanisms - Investment scams lure victims by promising high returns on unique opportunities that are often presented as exclusive [4][6] - Scammers utilize various tactics, including advertisements, free events, and financial advice, to capture attention and build trust [6] - The actual investments can range from cryptocurrencies to real estate, with scammers often showcasing fabricated success stories to entice further investment [7] Group 2: Case Study - A specific case illustrates the risk: Michael, a 46-year-old warehouse supervisor, lost nearly $180,000 after being convinced by a friend to invest in a foreign firm promising double-digit returns [2][3] - The firm later faced liquidity issues and collapsed, revealing that it had engaged in high-risk, unregulated investments [3] Group 3: Regulatory Response - The FTC is actively monitoring evolving scam tactics and is committed to protecting consumers from fraud [5]

Group 1 - Chen Zhi, the head of a major cross-border gambling and fraud crime syndicate, was successfully repatriated from Cambodia to China with the support of Cambodian authorities [1] - The crime syndicate is suspected of multiple offenses including operating casinos, fraud, illegal business operations, and concealing criminal proceeds [1] - The Chinese Ministry of Public Security plans to publicly announce the first batch of wanted members of Chen Zhi's crime group and urges criminals to surrender for leniency [1] Group 2 - Prince Bank, one of Cambodia's largest commercial banks, is undergoing liquidation following a loss of public trust due to sanctions imposed by the UK and US on the Prince Group [2] - The Cambodian National Bank has appointed Morison Kak & Associates to oversee the liquidation process, which includes halting all new banking operations and account openings [2] - Customers with existing accounts can still withdraw funds, but must continue to meet their loan repayment obligations [2] Group 3 - The Prince Group has been accused by US authorities of large-scale investment fraud and money laundering, with a request to seize approximately $15 billion in Bitcoin assets held by Chen Zhi [3] - Following sanctions from the US and UK, other countries, including South Korea, have begun investigations into the Prince Group's activities [4] - South Korean banks have frozen assets related to the Prince Group, with transactions exceeding 197 billion Korean Won (approximately 1.5 million USD) reported [4] Group 4 - Singaporean authorities have seized six properties and other financial assets belonging to Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, valued at over 1.5 million Singapore Dollars (approximately 8.2 million RMB) [4]

Group 1 - Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Group, was apprehended and repatriated to China for leading a major cross-border gambling and fraud syndicate [1] - The Cambodian authorities have initiated legal actions against Chen Zhi and his associates, with plans to publicly pursue the group's key members [1] - Prince Bank, one of Cambodia's largest commercial banks, is undergoing liquidation due to a loss of public trust following sanctions from the UK and US governments [3][5] Group 2 - The Cambodian National Bank has appointed Morison Kak & Associates to oversee the liquidation process of Prince Bank, halting all new banking operations [5] - Following the sanctions, the Prince Group is accused of large-scale investment fraud and money laundering, with US authorities seeking to confiscate approximately $15 billion in Bitcoin assets held by Chen Zhi [5] - South Korean banks have frozen assets related to the Prince Group, with transactions exceeding 197 billion KRW (approximately 1.5 million USD) reported [7] Group 3 - In Singapore, authorities have seized six properties and other financial assets belonging to Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, valued at over 1.5 million SGD (approximately 8.2 million RMB) [10] - The Prince Group has publicly denied all allegations, claiming the investigations are baseless and questioning the motives behind the asset confiscation [5]

诈骗分子诱导被害人邮寄黄金的花样繁多，电饭锅、棉被、豆瓣酱都成了藏金工具，这起案例里，骗子 依然用的是生活中不起眼的物品，一个可爱的毛绒玩具，在里面竟然藏了3个金手镯。 这是浙江慈溪警方远赴千里拦截下来的快递，拆开后里面是一个用塑料袋包裹的毛绒玩具，打开毛绒玩 具背后的拉链，民警又从里面掏出了一个塑料袋包裹的物品。 所幸警方接到反诈预警，迅速上门劝阻，得知黄女士已经将包裹寄往外地后，立即联系当地的快递站 点，并带领黄女士前往收件地址将快递拦截。目前，这些黄金首饰已全部归还黄女士，案件正在进一步 侦办中。 慈溪市公安局宗汉派出所民警 姚成：提醒广大市民朋友，切勿相信网上所谓的高投入、高收入的理财 方式，一定要在正规的平台进行投资。如果有人私下联系你，要求你寄出贵重物品或是现金的，一定要 提高警惕，因为这很有可能是新型的诈骗。 慈溪市公安局宗汉派出所民警 姚成：从外表上看就是普通的毛绒玩具，难以让人察觉，但是里面暗藏 玄机，藏着3件黄金手镯。 寄出这个毛绒玩具的是黄女士，据她称，今年9月，她在网上结识了一名"投资大神"，对方常常分享"内 部消息"。在对方的推荐下，黄女士尝试了几笔小额投资均获得了收益。可当她准备加 ...

每经编辑｜程鹏 据广西云客户端1月7日消息，广西国际传播中心（柬埔寨）国际传播联络站记者、《柬中时报》记者获悉，太子集团（Prince Group）创始人兼董事长陈 志在柬埔寨被捕，并已被遣送回中国，接受有关部门调查。 ▲陈志 为保护这个犯罪企业，陈志及其同案犯系统性地贿赂多国公职人员。一名同案犯被任命为太子集团的风险控制主管，专门监控调查并与外国执法官员进行 腐败交易。2023年5月，同案犯-2与一位高级别官员进行沟通，该官员表示他可以让太子集团同案犯摆脱麻烦。作为回报，同案犯-2提出"照顾"该官员的 儿子。 此前，美国当局指控"太子集团"涉及大规模投资诈骗、洗钱等跨国犯罪，并申请没收陈志持有的约150亿美元比特币资产。面对各国制裁压力，"太子集 团"11日声明驳斥所有指控，称相关调查"毫无根据"，质疑其意图"非法没收数十亿美元资产"。然而美英两国已于10月联手实施制裁，其他国家和地区也 陆续跟进调查。 陈志（Chen Zhi），福建籍华裔，为"太子集团（Prince Group Holding）"创办人之一，公开资料显示，他于2009年 进入柬埔寨市场，2015年正式成立"太 子集团"，短短十年间打造出涵 ...

#央视揭骗子送钱伎俩#【警惕！#男子收到200元要送骗子100万#】徐先生加入了一个声称有"行业大 佬"授课的投资群，群主向他推荐了一个"高回报、零风险"的投资平台，"导师"还赠送了一万元"体验 金"，让徐先生试着投资，结果真的赚到200块的利润，并且能提现。没过几天，"导师"又称平台内部有 一个"大额认购名额"，需要100万元认购投资项目，后期回报率很高。就在徐先生凑够钱准备转账时， 警方第一时间赶来。"群内好友"得知徐先生正接受警方劝阻后，告诉徐先生，自己有个朋友是某公安局 分管网安的副局长，投资前已托这位副局长核实过了，还发来了一张自己与副局长的"聊天截图"。然而 在民警看来，截图文字模糊不清，"一眼假"。民警与徐先生进行了4个多小时的耐心沟通，徐先生终于 醒悟，并承诺不再转账。 来源： 央视新闻 ...

"我曾是海军陆战队少校， 瑶海区居民张女士 遭遇了一起冒充退伍军人的诈骗 损失8万元 此前，张女士在抖音结识了一名自称即将退役的"军人"。对方时常分享军旅经历，并发送训练照片与荣 誉奖章，塑造出令人敬佩的军人形象。 "他说自己是海军陆战队少校，还获得过'特级战斗英雄'称号……有图有真相，我当时一点也没怀 疑。"张女士回忆。 演员赵先生的照片被诈骗分子盗用行骗。 相互聊了半个月，男子告诉张女士，自己的老班长给他介绍了一个"稳赚"的投资路子：每100元可得5元 回报。他自称已投入100万元，并劝说张女士参与，但被婉拒。 获得过'特级战斗英雄'称号……" 12月11日 为取得信任，男子以"部队管理严、不便操作"为由，请张女士帮忙打理他的投资账户。看到账户内"收 益"不断增长，张女士逐渐放下戒备。 诈骗分子聊天时以各种理由要求更换 聊天平台。（图片来源于网络） 之后，男子帮张女士也在平台注册了账号，还主动提出：我先替你出本金，等赚了钱，你把本金还我就 行。 他陆续往张女士的账户里转了22万，这些金额均显示在账户中，期间张女士还成功提现500元。这一切 让张女士彻底相信该平台"真实可靠"。 随后，对方告诉张女士："你自 ...