Group 1 - A new type of scam targeting elderly individuals has been exposed, involving a "password box" as a bait [1][11][12] - The scam starts with a seemingly cheap book offer, but upon delivery, the book is found inside a locked password box, enticing victims to scan a QR code for unlocking [16][18][19] - Many elderly individuals fell for this scam, leading to a wave of online exposure and warnings from their children [25][26] Group 2 - As the scam became widely known, individuals began to share methods for unlocking the password boxes, leading to many successfully retrieving the books [31][32] - The narrative shifted from a warning about the scam to a discussion about how to obtain the boxes, with many users expressing interest in the boxes themselves [41][42][49] - This resulted in a rush of younger individuals actively seeking out the scam, turning the tables on the scammers [59][65] Group 3 - The scam's inventory was quickly depleted as users capitalized on the situation, leading to a significant reduction in the scammers' stock [76][80] - Some legitimate book sellers were inadvertently affected, as their products were mistaken for scam offerings, prompting them to clarify that they do not include password boxes [82]