转自：北京日报客户端 10月16日，在山东省淄博市张店区，一个看似普通的五金配件包裹被警方紧急截停。经过民警仔细搜 查，在包裹的夹层发现了250克黄金。 包裹中的金条。 民警随后联系上了受害人王先生，但劝说工作却异常艰难。 "这是我用来投资的，不是被骗了！"面对民警询问，王先生一脸笃定。任凭民警解释"邮寄不明黄金可 能涉及骗局"，王先生都坚持自己没有被骗。 为了让受害人认清真相，民警当即联系上他的妻子，双方一起耐心劝说。民警从"虚假投资套路"讲 到"黄金流通风险"，经过一番细致的解释，王先生终于幡然醒悟，意识到自己险些落入诈骗团伙精心设 置的陷阱。 原来，当天，淄博市公安局张店分局民警根据一条涉诈线索得知辖区王先生正在遭遇电信网络诈骗，王 先生根据骗子要求通过快递邮寄了黄金。民警立即行动，找到了包裹并搜出了黄金，避免了王先生的损 失。 接到线索后迅速拦截 10月16日，淄博市公安局张店分局接到一条紧急线索：有人正通过快递渠道向外邮寄黄金。接到线索 后，民警火速带队赶到快递点，在店员帮忙下找到了可疑包裹。 民警搜查可疑包裹。 从外表看，这个包裹只是一个普通的五金配件包裹。打开包裹后，里面整整齐齐放着几包包装好的 ...

Core Points - The article highlights the increasing prevalence of fraudulent apps targeting elderly individuals, leading to significant financial losses and emotional distress for victims and their families [1][2][3][4][5][6][10][11][12][14][15]. Group 1: Nature of the Fraud - Fraudsters are using fake apps with appealing names to lure elderly users into investing, often leading to substantial financial losses that are difficult to recover [1][3][4][10]. - The scams often involve psychological manipulation techniques, such as the "gaslighting effect," which confuses victims and makes them doubt their own judgment [10][11][15]. - Many elderly victims are drawn to these scams due to their desire to engage with modern technology and the promise of financial returns, which they perceive as legitimate opportunities [17][18][19]. Group 2: Victim Profiles - Victims include a diverse range of elderly individuals, such as retired teachers, civil servants, and taxi drivers, who may have varying levels of education and life experience [1][4][8][12]. - The average age of victims is around 55 years, with a significant proportion being retired professionals, particularly women [12][14]. - Many victims exhibit a strong desire to prove their competence in using technology, which can lead them to overlook red flags associated with these fraudulent apps [11][17]. Group 3: Family Dynamics - Family members often struggle to intervene effectively, facing challenges in convincing their elderly relatives to abandon these scams [7][18][21]. - Some children resort to monitoring their parents' online activities and reporting fraudulent accounts to protect them [7][8]. - The emotional toll on families can be significant, leading to conflicts and feelings of helplessness as they witness their loved ones being exploited [6][18][21]. Group 4: Law Enforcement Response - Law enforcement agencies are increasingly focusing on preventive measures to protect the elderly from such scams, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education [2][10][15]. - Police have reported that the cost of producing these fraudulent apps is low, allowing scammers to operate with minimal investment while targeting a large number of potential victims [4][10]. - Collaborative efforts between law enforcement and financial institutions are being implemented to improve the recovery rates of lost funds for victims [15].