Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a series of investment scams, particularly focusing on a fraudulent scheme involving a figure known as "教父" (the "Godfather"), who misled investors into believing they were engaging in legitimate stock trading, resulting in significant financial losses for victims [1][2][5]. Group 1: Scam Mechanisms - The scams often involve fake stock trading platforms, such as 中粤优配APP, where investors are lured with promises of high returns and personalized guidance, only to find their accounts locked and funds inaccessible [2][5][10]. - Scammers utilize social media and messaging apps to create a façade of legitimacy, often posing as experienced investors or financial advisors, and employ tactics like "one-on-one" guidance and insider information to build trust [6][9]. - The term "杀猪盘" (pig-butchering) is used to describe these scams, where victims are gradually encouraged to invest more money until the scammers "harvest" their funds [5][9]. Group 2: Victim Experiences - Victims like 刘女士 reported losing substantial amounts, with her losses exceeding 200,000 yuan, and noted that over 300 victims collectively lost more than 30 million yuan through the 中粤优配APP [2][5]. - Another victim, 董先生, was misled into believing he was receiving legitimate investment advice from a supposed representative of 国泰海通证券, leading to a loss of 30,000 yuan [7][10]. - Victims often face barriers in withdrawing their funds, with excuses provided by scammers ranging from technical issues to threats of account freezing [10][12]. Group 3: Regulatory and Preventive Measures - The article emphasizes the need for stronger regulatory oversight and technological measures to combat these fraudulent activities, as many scams continue to proliferate despite existing warnings [15][16]. - Financial institutions like 国泰海通证券 have taken steps to monitor and shut down fraudulent websites and apps, but the evolving nature of scams poses ongoing challenges [15][16]. - Experts suggest a multi-faceted approach involving investor awareness, regulatory pressure, and enhanced platform governance to effectively reduce the prevalence of such scams [16][17].

"这是给你们的一个小教训，不要觉得太难过！我们不骗你，还有人骗你。" 这是"A龙头教父"（下称"教父"，是指在某款聊天软件中指导投资者炒股的人使用的网名）的"跑路宣言"。 虽然其跑路已经一个月了，但投资者刘女士还没有追回自己20万元的本金。 2024年11月至2025年7月，刘女士一直跟着"教父"买卖股票，开始是"一对一带"，后来，刘女士到"教父"推荐的中粤优配APP跟单。她实在难以相信，实 力"大佬"荐股，只是一场历时9个月的骗局。 2025年7月8日，刘女士在中粤优配APP的账户被"锁仓"，无法提现，接着她就收到了"教父"承认诈骗的消息。7月19日，中粤优配APP的一位客服给刘女士发 信息称，其团队在柬埔寨某园区，投资者被骗的钱已经被老板和财务拿走。 哈哈哈哈 19:08 要不是你着急还有几十呢 19:10、 我只是分配与你智商不匹配的财富仅此而已! 19:10 湊齐 J 19:09 那不用 19:10 招不招人啊 挣钱还债 19:1 提高一下认知 19:10, 好可惜 就这样结束了 19:11、 未读消息 记住,以后不要贪,吃大亏,天上没有掉馅 饼,只有陷阱,这是给你们的一个小教训, 不要觉得太难过! ...