Core Insights - The article highlights a case of online investment fraud involving a woman who was misled into purchasing gold under the guise of a lucrative investment opportunity [1][3]. Group 1: Incident Overview - On October 31, a woman named Gu reported selling her old gold for cash and later purchasing 37 grams of gold worth 36,000 yuan from the same store, raising suspicion due to her vague responses [1]. - After police intervention, it was discovered that Gu had been lured into a scam through a fraudulent app, which promised a 30% return on gold investments [3]. Group 2: Fraud Detection and Prevention - The police emphasized that requests for purchasing gold and cash transactions are often indicative of scams, and the investment platforms promoted are typically fake [5]. - Key strategies for identifying scams include being wary of tasks that involve purchasing financial products or mailing gold, verifying financial institutions through official channels, and refusing to send gold or accept cash transactions [6].