Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai police have identified six fraudulent investment apps, highlighting the prevalence of investment scams in the region, particularly in the context of online financial fraud [1]. Group 1: Fraudulent Apps - The identified fraudulent apps include "云财堂," "国有资产," "中财公益," "云助理," "投资中国," and "小助理," which are all associated with investment scams [1]. - The fraudulent investment apps are not available on legitimate app stores and can only be downloaded through links provided by scammers, often requiring an invitation code for registration [3]. Group 2: Types of Scams - The most common types of online fraud in Shanghai are false investment and financial scams, accounting for over 40% of all cases, with significant financial losses [1]. - Two typical methods of fraudulent investment scams include: 1. Luring victims with promises of following expert investors to make money, which affects nearly half of the victims [5]. 2. Creating trust through impersonation of attractive personas (e.g., "active military officers," "wealthy individuals") under the guise of romantic relationships, leading victims to invest in fraudulent platforms [5]. Group 3: Victim Demographics - The average age of victims in these scams is 49.8 years, with middle-aged individuals who have some economic foundation and investment habits being particularly vulnerable [6]. - In scams involving impersonation for romantic purposes, the victims tend to be older, primarily aged 65 and above [6].