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冒充老中医在线问诊皮肤病,诱骗患者2000余元买普通膏药
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao· 2025-05-21 03:15
Core Viewpoint - A network fraud gang posing as traditional Chinese medicine practitioners has been dismantled by Shanghai police, with 13 suspects arrested and over 1 million yuan involved in the scam [1][2]. Group 1: Fraud Scheme Details - The fraud involved advertising a treatment for skin diseases, claiming success stories from a well-known traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, which attracted victims like Ms. Tang [1]. - The so-called "exclusive secret formula" sold to victims was actually a common antibacterial plaster, available online for just over 100 yuan, while victims were charged between 1,000 to 2,700 yuan for the treatment [2]. - The gang operated without any medical qualifications, using fake success stories to gain the trust of patients and employed customer service representatives to conduct "online consultations" [2][3]. Group 2: Law Enforcement Action - Following a report from a victim, police initiated an investigation and quickly identified the fraud gang operating from other provinces [2]. - A coordinated operation led to the arrest of the gang members, including the ringleaders, who were charged with fraud [3]. - The gang's method included misleading patients about the shipping process of the drugs, claiming they were sent to a third party for verification before delivery [3].