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On-chain scams are rampant; let's learn about new types of fraud.
A typical Ponzi scheme that exploded at the end of 2025, dressed in the guise of AI computing power, attracted over 150,000 investors in just 6 months, with a peak involvement exceeding 1.2 billion yuan.
Packaging hype: The platform exploited the AI computing power trend, falsely claiming to have 100,000 GPU servers, while also fabricating computing power leasing agreements and cooperation documents with well-known AI companies. It launched computing power packages ranging from 1,000 to 500,000 yuan, claiming an annualized return of 65%-230%. At the same time, the app displayed false computing power usage rates and order volume data, even broadcasting pre-recorded data center live videos. Additionally, it fabricated a proprietary token, SBC, claiming it would appreciate once listed on exchanges. Moreover, it hired washed-up internet celebrities and fake experts for promotion, built over 500 WeChat groups, and created a money-making atmosphere through brainwashing by mentors and fake profit screenshots from hired supporters.
Inducing investment: The platform initially allowed small investors to quickly reap profits, for example, investing 10,000 yuan could yield 180 yuan in just 3 days with instant withdrawals. It also offered incentives for new sign-ups, allowing users to earn a commission of 5%-15% by inviting friends to invest. If they invited 10 people, they could upgrade to a computing power agent and receive team bonuses. Many investors not only increased their investments but also brought in friends and family, leading to rapid expansion of the platform's funds.
Harvesting and fleeing: Starting in October 2025, the platform began to delay withdrawals, changing the receipt time from T+1 to T+7, and later required a 10% fee for large withdrawals. On November 20, the platform announced a system upgrade for 72 hours and suspended related functions. However, after the upgrade ended on November 25, investors logging into the app found their account balances and transaction records completely emptied, and both the app and website were unusable. Customer service and promoters became unreachable, while investors' funds had already been consolidated through private accounts, converted into virtual currency, and transferred to Southeast Asia. The police only managed to recover less than 7% of the total amount involved.
A typical Ponzi scheme that exploded at the end of 2025, dressed in the guise of AI computing power, attracted over 150,000 investors in just 6 months, with a peak involvement exceeding 1.2 billion yuan.
Packaging hype: The platform exploited the AI computing power trend, falsely claiming to have 100,000 GPU servers, while also fabricating computing power leasing agreements and cooperation documents with well-known AI companies. It launched computing power packages ranging from 1,000 to 500,000 yuan, claiming an annualized return of 65%-230%. At the same time, the app displayed false computing power usage rates and order volume data, even broadcasting pre-recorded data center live videos. Additionally, it fabricated a proprietary token, SBC, claiming it would appreciate once listed on exchanges. Moreover, it hired washed-up internet celebrities and fake experts for promotion, built over 500 WeChat groups, and created a money-making atmosphere through brainwashing by mentors and fake profit screenshots from hired supporters.
Inducing investment: The platform initially allowed small investors to quickly reap profits, for example, investing 10,000 yuan could yield 180 yuan in just 3 days with instant withdrawals. It also offered incentives for new sign-ups, allowing users to earn a commission of 5%-15% by inviting friends to invest. If they invited 10 people, they could upgrade to a computing power agent and receive team bonuses. Many investors not only increased their investments but also brought in friends and family, leading to rapid expansion of the platform's funds.
Harvesting and fleeing: Starting in October 2025, the platform began to delay withdrawals, changing the receipt time from T+1 to T+7, and later required a 10% fee for large withdrawals. On November 20, the platform announced a system upgrade for 72 hours and suspended related functions. However, after the upgrade ended on November 25, investors logging into the app found their account balances and transaction records completely emptied, and both the app and website were unusable. Customer service and promoters became unreachable, while investors' funds had already been consolidated through private accounts, converted into virtual currency, and transferred to Southeast Asia. The police only managed to recover less than 7% of the total amount involved.
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