Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Municipal Financial Committee Office issued a warning regarding illegal financial activities in the gold trading sector, highlighting the risks associated with fraudulent schemes disguised as gold investment opportunities [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Illegal Activities - Recent fluctuations in gold prices have led to the emergence of illegal activities, including unauthorized "gold entrustment," "gold leasing," and "gold investment" schemes, which may involve illegal fundraising, fraud, gambling, and other unlawful behaviors [1]. - Case examples illustrate how gold jewelry dealers are misleading consumers into signing contracts that promise fixed returns without the actual transfer of physical gold [1][2]. Case Examples - Case One: A gold jewelry dealer (A) lured consumers into signing a physical gold purchase contract, then encouraged them to enter into a gold entrustment contract with a related third party (B), promising fixed returns [1]. - Case Two: Another dealer (C) used a similar tactic with "gold leasing," where consumers were misled into signing contracts that promised rental returns without actual gold possession [1]. - Case Three: A dealer (D) established an illegal gold trading app, promoting misleading offers such as "1,000 grams of gold for a 10,000 yuan deposit," with a high leverage ratio, exposing investors to significant risks [2]. Regulatory Warning - The warning emphasizes that gold jewelry dealers and stores are not financial institutions and lack the necessary licenses from national financial management authorities to engage in gold asset management or public fundraising activities [2]. - The public is urged to be vigilant and to avoid falling for enticing phrases like "guaranteed returns" and "low investment, high returns," which are often associated with illegal financial activities in the gold investment sector [2].