Core Viewpoint - A new type of online shopping fraud has emerged, where scammers intentionally send defective or incorrect products to lure consumers into private transactions under the guise of "after-sales compensation" [1][14][15] Group 1: Fraud Mechanism - Scammers set up online stores to sell low-quality or incorrect products, enticing consumers to seek after-sales service [14][15] - Consumers are misled into scanning QR codes on "after-sales service cards," which leads them to fraudulent platforms disguised as customer service [14][15] - The fraud scheme involves a "task completion" model, where victims are promised refunds and additional earnings for completing tasks, ultimately leading to larger financial losses [10][12][15] Group 2: Consumer Behavior - Victims, like a resident from Shanghai, initially believe they are engaging in legitimate transactions and are drawn into the scam by small refunds [10][12] - As victims invest more money, they become increasingly desperate to recover their funds, often leading to greater losses [15][16] - The psychological manipulation involved in the scam creates a false sense of trust and urgency among victims [14][15] Group 3: Law Enforcement Response - Police have identified a rapid increase in such scams across various e-commerce and social platforms, with a wide range of products involved [14][15] - Authorities emphasize the need for consumers to conduct transactions through official channels and to be wary of offers that seem too good to be true [16] - Recommendations include stricter regulations for e-commerce platforms to prevent the establishment of fraudulent stores [15][16]