编者按：这里是民生调查局，见人所未见，调查民生之变。关注你想关注的、你没关注的，调查你想看 的、未看到的。 中新网12月7日电(钟兴真)"你好，想了解黄金吗？"凌晨两点，翟莉(化名)的手机突然收到这样一条消 息。对方称，只花2000元，就可以锁定100g的黄金实物。而这只是"黄金赌场"的冰山一角。 今年以来，黄金价格经历剧烈波动，也掀起公众投资黄金的热情。近日，有投资者向中国新闻网《民生 调查局》记者反映，金价震荡下，一些黄金私盘兑付困难，部分公司被指涉嫌构成开设赌场罪，投资者 可能无意间陷入黄金私盘赌局。 最低1500元可锁定100g黄金 "我最近在社交平台讨论了两句金价，结果没过多久，突然有陌生人私聊我，问我是否对短线黄金感兴 趣。"翟莉告诉记者，自己出于好奇，加了对方的微信询问具体情况。 "对方告诉我，2万元就可以锁定1公斤的黄金板料，最低100g起订，只用花2000元。我可以买涨也可以 买跌，能随时随地结算。" 根据翟莉描述，这种线上的"非实物黄金交易"，只需支付小额定金，就能锁定价值40倍的黄金板料。如 果未来金价上涨，购买者可凭锁定的低价补款提料，或结算差价获利。 记者以投资者的身份，联系了多家声 ...

编者按： 这里是民生调查局，见人所未见，调查民生之变。关注你想关注的、你没关注的，调查你想看的、未看到的。 中新网12月7日电(钟兴真)"你好，想了解黄金吗？"凌晨两点，翟莉(化名)的手机突然收到这样一条消息。对方称，只花2000元，就可以锁定100g的黄金实 物。而这只是"黄金赌场"的冰山一角。 今年以来，黄金价格经历剧烈波动，也掀起公众投资黄金的热情。近日，有投资者向中国新闻网《民生调查局》记者反映，金价震荡下，一些黄金私盘兑付 困难，部分公司被指涉嫌构成开设赌场罪，投资者可能无意间陷入黄金私盘赌局。 最低1500元可锁定100g黄金 根据翟莉描述，这种线上的"非实物黄金交易"，只需支付小额定金，就能锁定价值40倍的黄金板料。如果未来金价上涨，购买者可凭锁定的低价补款提料， 或结算差价获利。 记者以投资者的身份，联系了多家声称可以高杠杆买卖黄金的商家。这些商家预定黄金的价格不一，最低仅1500元就可以预订100g黄金，杠杆高达60多倍。 在注册账户后，记者被拉入"专属对接群"中，群中包括业务员、财务、客服、公司老板等多位公司成员，有业务员不断催促记者进行交易。 | 九八十 | | | | | | | -- ...

Core Insights - The gold market in Shenzhen is experiencing unprecedented demand, with reports of long queues for purchasing gold, particularly gold bracelets, as prices surge to record highs [1][2] - On October 13, gold prices surpassed $4,130 per ounce, marking a more than 3% increase in a single day and nearly 60% rise year-to-date [1] - The wholesale price of gold in Shenzhen has reached 935 yuan per gram, while the buyback price is at 905 yuan per gram, indicating significant market activity [1] Group 1 - Retailers in Shenzhen's gold market are facing stock shortages due to high demand, with some stores selling out of gold bracelets and quickly replenishing their inventory [1] - Many retailers and customers are actively participating in buying and selling gold, with individuals like Ms. Liu selling gold bracelets at a substantial profit compared to their purchase price [1] - The volatility in gold prices has led to a booming market for gold sales, but it has also resulted in some businesses engaging in risky practices [1] Group 2 - Some gold traders in Shenzhen have faced operational issues not due to market pressures but because of a speculative pricing model that allows them to control large amounts of gold with minimal capital [2] - This model enables participants to leverage their investments significantly, with ratios as high as 30 to 80 times, akin to futures trading [2] - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association has issued warnings regarding illegal gambling activities disguised as gold trading, leading to legal actions against several companies involved in non-physical gold betting [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association has issued a warning regarding illegal activities in the gold trading sector, specifically highlighting the involvement of three companies in online gambling disguised as gold trading [2]. Group 1: Industry Issues - Three gold jewelry companies in Shenzhen's Shui Bei area have been investigated for allegedly engaging in illegal gambling activities under the guise of gold trading, leading to criminal charges against their executives [2]. - The warning letter indicates that these companies were involved in "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, which deviates from normal business operations in the gold jewelry industry and disrupts market order [2]. - Reports have emerged of over ten gold traders in the Shui Bei area facing operational difficulties, with some having already vacated their premises, raising concerns about the sustainability of certain trading models [2]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The international gold price has shown strong performance, with the price per gram of gold jewelry in Shui Bei surpassing 900 yuan, indicating a shift in consumer behavior in the gold jewelry market [3]. - The prevalence of borrowing, consignment, and sale behaviors in the gold jewelry industry has led to disputes, highlighting the risks associated with existing trading models such as private betting and illegal off-market circulation [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Response - The Secretary-General of the Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association has encouraged merchants to utilize legitimate hedging tools to mitigate price volatility risks and is advocating for enhanced industry self-regulation and transaction model optimization [3]. - The association is exploring the introduction of third-party regulatory mechanisms to improve oversight in the gold trading sector [3].

Core Insights - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Association issued a warning regarding three gold jewelry companies in the Shui Bei area, which were found to be involved in illegal gambling activities disguised as gold trading [1] - The companies were conducting "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, leading to serious legal consequences for their executives and staff [1] - The warning highlights the risks posed by certain companies that exploit the gold trading facade to lure customers into high-leverage betting transactions, disrupting market order and damaging the industry's reputation [1] Industry Developments - Recent strong performance in international gold prices has seen the price per gram of Shui Bei gold jewelry exceed 900 yuan [2] - The high gold prices have led to changes in consumer behavior, with increased disputes arising from borrowing, selling, and consignment practices within the gold jewelry sector [2] - The association's secretary general, Zhang Wenyang, encourages merchants to use legitimate hedging tools to mitigate price volatility risks and is advocating for enhanced industry self-regulation and transaction model optimization [2] - The association also emphasizes the inherent risks in precious metal investments and advises investors to make informed and prudent decisions based on reliable information [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Association has issued a warning regarding illegal activities in the gold trading sector, specifically highlighting the involvement of three companies in online gambling disguised as gold trading [1] Group 1: Industry Issues - Three gold jewelry companies in Shenzhen's Shui Bei area have been investigated for allegedly engaging in illegal gambling activities under the guise of gold trading [1] - The companies were found to be conducting "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, which constitutes a violation of the law [1] - The warning indicates that these activities have severely disrupted market order and tarnished the reputation of the gold jewelry industry [1] Group 2: Market Conditions - The international gold price has shown strong performance, with the price per gram of gold in Shui Bei exceeding 900 yuan [2] - The high gold prices have led to changes in consumer behavior, with increased disputes arising from borrowing, selling, and consignment practices in the gold jewelry sector [2] - The association's secretary-general encourages merchants to use legitimate hedging tools to mitigate price volatility risks and is advocating for enhanced industry self-regulation and transaction model optimization [2]

Group 1 - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association issued a warning letter regarding three gold jewelry companies in the Shui Bei area, which have been investigated for suspected illegal gambling activities disguised as gold trading [1] - The warning letter highlighted that these companies engaged in "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, which constitutes illegal gambling, leading to criminal charges against key personnel [1] - The investigation revealed that some gold merchants in the Shui Bei area were involved in high-leverage betting transactions, significantly deviating from normal gold jewelry business practices and disrupting market order [1] Group 2 - International gold prices have surged, with the price per gram of gold jewelry in Shui Bei exceeding 900 yuan, prompting changes in consumer behavior [2] - The gold jewelry industry is facing risks from practices such as borrowing, consignment, and private betting, which have led to disputes [2] - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association is encouraging merchants to use legitimate hedging tools to manage price volatility risks and is promoting self-regulation and transaction model optimization within the industry [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen water bay area has seen over ten gold material merchants experiencing operational abnormalities, with some already vacated, raising significant concerns in the market [1][2] Group 1: Market Situation - Reports indicate that the operational issues of some gold merchants are not due to the sale of gold bars but rather stem from a pre-pricing model that allows merchants to control large amounts of gold with minimal capital [1] - Customers only need to pay a deposit to lock in large quantities of gold, benefiting from price fluctuations without actual ownership [1] Group 2: Regulatory Response - On October 11, the Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association issued a warning letter, stating that three gold jewelry companies in the Shenzhen water bay area have been investigated for suspected illegal activities [2] - The warning highlighted that these companies were conducting "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, which is considered akin to operating a gambling business [2] - The involved company leaders and key members have faced criminal enforcement measures, indicating serious legal consequences for those involved [2]