两类常见骗局 B2B跨境支付头部平台XTransfer方面指出，这类骗局主要有两类，一类是被动卷入洗钱案，买家（或其 实控的非法渠道）通过地下钱庄、非正规汇兑平台等渠道支付货款，这些资金本身涉嫌洗钱、诈骗等上 游犯罪。外贸企业在不知情的情况下收到款项并发货。可能导致银行账户被司法冻结，需配合调查；资 金可能被强制划扣；严重者可能影响征信，甚至承担法律责任。 另一类是"境外订货多付款退回"，诈骗骗子伪装成海外买家，下订单后通过非法渠道支付一笔远高于货 款的款项，然后以"操作失误"为由，要求你将多出的部分转账至其指定的第三方账户。实质上是在利用 你的账户进行洗钱或资金转移。一旦照办，你不仅损失了"退回"的钱，原货款也可能因其是赃款而被追 缴，导致钱货两空，并卷入案件。 博兴县公安局在公众号发文指出，骗子会刻意要求商家将多余货款退回其提供的"私人账户""第三方中 转账户"，而非自己的订货付款账户。实际上，这些账户内的"多付货款"多为非法资金或其他受害人的 被骗款，商家一旦转账，后续不仅会因"接收涉案资金"面临调查，已退回的款项也难以追回。 中经记者 郝亚娟 夏欣 上海、北京报道 临近年底，正值外贸企业回款旺季，部分 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the risks associated with a new trend in gold purchasing, where consumers use runners for "human flesh purchasing" of gold bars, claiming to save significant amounts of money, but this practice carries hidden criminal risks [1][4]. Group 1: Risks of Gold Purchasing - The low-priced gold in the Shui Bei market attracts consumers, but the reliance on runners for the entire purchasing process raises ethical concerns and risks of fraud [4][5]. - The "human goods separation" model of purchasing is identified as a typical characteristic of money laundering, which could lead to consumers facing legal consequences even if they are unaware of any wrongdoing [5][8]. Group 2: Legal and Regulatory Environment - Law enforcement agencies are monitoring gold transactions that involve separation of goods and funds, and financial institutions are conducting thorough reviews of unusual money flows [8]. - Consumers are urged to revert to legitimate channels for gold transactions, such as banks or physical stores, to protect their rights and avoid potential legal issues [8]. Group 3: Logistics and Transportation Risks - The high value and small size of gold make it a prime target for theft or substitution during transportation, with cases of undelivered or swapped items being reported [7]. - Consumers may face significant financial losses if gold is not insured during shipping, as compensation is often limited to three times the shipping cost [7].

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China has conducted a third assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks, following previous evaluations in 2017 and 2022 [1] - The report indicates that China's overall money laundering risk remains at a moderate level, consistent with the findings from 2022 [1] - The banking sector faces high money laundering threats due to its large asset scale, complex business types, and diverse customer base, with an increase in account numbers and remittance volumes since the last assessment [1] Group 2 - The non-bank payment industry is also exposed to significant money laundering risks, particularly in the context of online criminal activities such as telecom fraud and online gambling, which have heightened inherent risks [1] - In the precious metals and gemstones sector, gold is particularly vulnerable to money laundering due to its high value, strong liquidity, and ease of concealment, although large gold retailers have improved their compliance awareness and anti-money laundering measures [2]

Core Points - The article highlights the increasing difficulty in opening a bank account with a daily transfer limit of 50,000 yuan due to stricter regulations aimed at preventing fraud and money laundering [1] - A survey conducted by the media involved visiting seven different banks in Zhuhai, revealing that only one individual successfully opened the desired account [1] Group 1: Bank Experiences - At China Everbright Bank, the process was cautious, with the reporter initially being denied and eventually allowed to open an account with a limit of 5,000 yuan after persistent requests [3][5] - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank required the reporter to bind a loan mini-program during the account opening process, with a total time of approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes [7][9] - At Guangfa Bank, the reporter faced a lengthy process with a final limit of 1,000 yuan for new accounts, despite multiple inquiries about higher limits [14][15] - CITIC Bank insisted on checking social security records before allowing account opening, with a daily transfer limit set at 1,000 yuan [17][18] - Industrial Bank completed the account opening in about 30 minutes but set a limit of 6,000 yuan for the new account [21][22] - China Merchants Bank allowed the reporter to complete the process in about 20 minutes, initially setting a limit of 3,000 yuan, which was later adjusted to 30,000 yuan after discussions [24][25] - Xiamen International Bank required social security proof and completed the account opening in approximately 10 minutes, setting a limit of 50,000 yuan for the new account [28][29] Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The tightening of account opening procedures is attributed to the need for banks to mitigate risks associated with fraud and money laundering, leading to lower initial transfer limits across various banks [1][26] - Banks are increasingly requiring additional documentation and verification processes, such as social security records and detailed inquiries about the purpose of the account, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards [17][18][26]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the challenges faced by banks in Zhuhai regarding the stringent account opening processes aimed at preventing fraud and money laundering, leading to varied customer experiences and service quality across different bank branches [1]. Group 1: Bank Evaluation - A survey was conducted at seven banks in Zhuhai to assess the compliance and efficiency of their account opening processes, focusing on four dimensions: service efficiency, compliance, fraud prevention execution, and service quality [1]. - The evaluation revealed a significant disparity in performance among the banks, with scores ranging from a high of 95 to a low of 55, indicating that some banks excelled in service quality while others struggled with lengthy processes and excessive restrictions [1]. Group 2: Specific Case Study - Citic Bank - The evaluation of Citic Bank's Zhuhai Gongbei branch showed a total processing time of approximately 20 minutes for opening a type one savings account [3]. - During the process, the bank staff initially attempted to persuade the reporter to open a type two card instead, citing a low transfer limit of 1,000 yuan, which did not meet the reporter's needs [5]. - The staff required the reporter to provide social security information to verify eligibility for the account, emphasizing the need for continuous and stable social security contributions [5]. - The bank's system was reported to have outdated information regarding transfer limits, with the staff stating that the current limit was 1,000 yuan, despite the application showing a minimum option of 5,000 yuan [6]. - The process included mandatory downloads of the bank's app and registration for a mini-program, raising concerns about potential forced registration practices [7].