Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) Chongqing Branch has issued a warning regarding new types of scams related to digital renminbi, emphasizing that digital renminbi is a legal currency with no speculative investment opportunities and no promotional rebate activities [1]. Group 1: Scam Types - Scam Type 1: Fraudulent activities posing as pilot programs for digital renminbi, where individuals receive deceptive messages claiming they can receive trial funds by registering [3]. - Scam Type 2: Promotion of "rebate" or "high return on investment" schemes, luring individuals into investment groups under the guise of digital renminbi discussions [3]. - Scam Type 3: Recruitment scams promising high returns and benefits, using a multi-level commission structure to create a pyramid scheme [3]. - Scam Type 4: Impersonation of authoritative institutions related to digital renminbi through various communication channels to execute scams [3]. Group 2: Prevention Guidelines - Follow the "Six No" principles: Do not download counterfeit apps or visit fake websites [4]. - Avoid joining discussion groups that claim to be related to digital renminbi [4]. - Refrain from entering sensitive personal information in unofficial apps [4]. - Do not lend mobile devices to others [5]. - Be cautious of unfamiliar phone calls [5]. - Do not join ICO (Initial Coin Offering) schemes disguised as digital renminbi promotions [6].

Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors about the establishment of a digital renminbi bank and recruitment of digital renminbi promoters have been confirmed as false by the People's Bank of China Digital Currency Research Institute [2] Group 1: Rumors and Scams - Multiple internet platforms have circulated false information regarding the establishment of a digital renminbi bank and recruitment for digital renminbi promotion [2] - Fraudsters are spreading fake news about the digital renminbi bank and offering "reward recruitment" schemes, luring the public to provide personal and asset information [2] - The digital renminbi is a legal digital currency that does not have speculative potential and will not induce users to disclose personal sensitive information through high commission or cryptocurrency hype [2] Group 2: Warning Against Scams - The People's Bank of China Digital Currency Research Institute has warned the public to be cautious of four types of scams [3] - **Trap 1**: Fraudsters impersonate pilot activities, sending messages about "digital renminbi pilot issuance" and directing victims to phishing websites [4] - **Trap 2**: Scammers create fake "digital currency investment platforms" promising high returns, leading victims to lose their investments [5] - **Trap 3**: Fraudsters use the guise of "digital renminbi promotion" to lure individuals into pyramid schemes with promises of high returns and commissions [6] - **Trap 4**: Impersonation of authorities, such as law enforcement or banks, to gain trust and pressure victims into providing sensitive information or transferring funds [7]