一边是警方对"凤凰潮"平台的立案侦查，一边是社交平台上依然充斥此起彼伏的虚假复工信息。 尽管多地政府早已发文警示其涉嫌传销式资金盘骗局，智通财经注意到，目前多个相关账号已被屏蔽， 且警方已明确"凤凰潮"平台因涉嫌犯罪已被立案侦查、平台组织者被采取强制措施，但仍有追随者二次 受骗。 11月20日，智通财经发布《凤凰潮APP实控人叶建益因涉嫌传销被刑拘，此前多地政府发出风险提示》 指出，凤凰潮的实控人叶建益因涉嫌传销犯罪已被福建三明警方刑拘。 12月2日，福建省三明市公安局通过政务平台发布回应，明确指出："凤凰潮"平台因涉嫌犯罪已被立案 侦查，该平台主要组织者叶建益已被采取强制措施。目前，案件正在办理中。 警方同时提醒，相关人员可到所在地公安机关了解有关情况，切勿轻信网络虚假信息。亲属若有参与该 平台，也可到所在地公安机关反映。 智通财经注意到，11月至今，仍有众多平台参与者质疑媒体报道真实性并坚持认为APP只是出现技术故 障。不少"凤凰潮"参与者在相关微信公众号留言，追问平台何时完成升级、何时恢复打卡功能等。 从记者获取的信息来看，关于"凤凰潮"要恢复运营已经出现过数个版本，多个相关个人账号通过社交平 台发布各 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "Phoenix Tide" app, later rebranded as "Phoenix Vxun," has been identified as a pyramid scheme by multiple local authorities, leading to the arrest of its actual controller, Ye Jianyi, for suspected "pyramid scheme crimes" [1][3][11] Company Overview - "Phoenix Tide" is operated by Hainan Guohai Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., established on September 26, 2021, with a registered capital of 10 million yuan, fully owned by Ye Jianyi [3][4] - The company claims to be a digital economy platform aimed at rural revitalization and economic empowerment, promoting a "zero cost, zero threshold" model for earning income through app usage [3][8] Legal Issues - Ye Jianyi has a criminal history, having previously served time for theft and leading pyramid schemes, with a notable case involving over 60 participants and more than 1.3 million yuan in funds [5][6] - The company was listed in the operating abnormality record by Haikou Market Supervision Administration due to being unreachable at its registered address [3][4] Operational Model - The app promotes four participation models, including options that require no financial investment but involve time commitment, and others that involve monetary investment with promises of high returns [8][9] - Users are encouraged to accumulate virtual points ("Phoenix Coins") through daily tasks, which can then be converted into investment packages with exaggerated profit claims [13][14] User Impact - Many participants have reported significant financial losses, with some investing up to 400,000 yuan, leading to severe personal and familial consequences [9][10] - Reports indicate that after the app's closure, it transitioned to new platforms, further complicating recovery efforts for victims [10][11] Regulatory Response - Multiple government agencies have issued warnings about the app's operations, highlighting its similarities to traditional pyramid schemes [11][15] - Despite these warnings, a significant number of users remain engaged, driven by greed or misinformation [15][16]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the emergence of a new "funding platform" called "Phoenix Tide," which operates under a deceptive model promising zero-cost and zero-threshold participation, luring users into a complex multi-level investment scheme that resembles a pyramid scheme [1][10]. Group 1: Platform Overview - "Phoenix Tide" is operated by Hainan Guohai Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., which was established on September 26, 2021, with a registered capital of 10 million yuan [2][3]. - The company has been listed as operating under abnormal conditions since September 22, 2023, due to being unreachable at its registered address [2][3]. Group 2: Operational Model - The platform employs a multi-layered operational model, starting with a misleading "zero-cost earning" approach that requires users to complete simple tasks to earn points, which ultimately yield minimal returns [6][7]. - Users are encouraged to invest in "task packages" with prices ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of yuan, promising high returns through reinvestment, which leads to a cycle of continuous investment [7][8]. Group 3: Recruitment and Expansion - The platform promotes a pyramid-like structure where users are incentivized to recruit others, creating a dynamic reward system that relies on new investments to sustain returns for existing users [8][9]. - "Phoenix Tide" has been spreading primarily through familial networks, with users often pressuring relatives to join, despite warnings from authorities [10][12]. Group 4: Regulatory Response - Multiple regions, including Guizhou and Hunan, have issued risk alerts regarding "Phoenix Tide," with local governments and institutions actively conducting anti-fraud campaigns to educate the public about the platform's risks [10][12]. - Legal experts categorize "Phoenix Tide" as a "pyramid scheme-style fundraising fraud," emphasizing that the platform's operations lack legal safeguards for investors [12][14].