Last night before going to bed, Ju Zuo saw Lan Zhanfei's post on WeChat Moments, and her first thought was, "Damn, this guy got scammed."
Otherwise, why would something as strange as jy appear?
However, Lan Zhanfei later added a response, saying that he was forced to collect it himself. Oh my god, just thinking about that scene is cringeworthy.
Then, Orange couldn't resist looking up some information and got both good news and bad news.
The good news is that Lan Zhanfei was telling the truth; he did indeed do it himself.
The bad news is: I can't fucking go back; there are his nude photos and videos on my computer.
Please understand, everyone. In order to protect the account, I really can't release any more content. You probably don't want to continue reading either, but I can confirm that what he said is true.
From the video, you can see that Lan Zhanfei's expression was very strained. Damn, to make someone do such an extreme operation under these circumstances, these kidnappers are truly beasts.
What's even more despicable is that you've already deducted so much money from them, yet you still lack any sense of decency and release their video. You're not human at all.
But some people in the crypto world are really inhumane. They're even profiting from other people's misfortunes. Lan Zhanfei has already encountered such a thing, and they actually used someone else's nude photos to post a meme with a name that's so despicable—"Fellow villager scamming fellow villager."
This incident serves as a strong warning to those in the cryptocurrency community. In fact, I mentioned this point in an article last year: I, for one, dare not go out wearing exchange merchandise anymore. What about you?
The point is that when you're overseas, try not to reveal your identity as someone involved in the cryptocurrency world, especially in Southeast Asia. While the security situation there isn't great, many people are still familiar with these exchanges. If they see you wearing exchange-branded clothing, they might assume you're a big spender, and who knows what might happen if they take action against you.
In fact, it's not uncommon for people in the cryptocurrency community to encounter similar situations:
For example, when the police checked someone's phone and found a cryptocurrency app, they were asked to transfer money directly. After obtaining the password and transferring the money, the person immediately uninstalled the app.
For example, the famous "wrench attack" is a meme that means that no matter how high your online asset security level is, your skull is definitely not as hard as a wrench you can grab at random. If you don't believe me, you can try it and see whether your security level is high or the criminal's wrench is hard.
There's something else that happened these past few days, so I'll mention it here.
The victim's phone was stolen while in Colombia, and all the money in Binance was transferred out. Today, even the assets in the BG wallet were transferred out, with the total loss exceeding $200,000.
Yesterday, the person involved contacted Orange's assistant, asking if it was possible to recover the money. After assessing the situation, we decided not to take on the case for a simple reason:
From Binance's perspective, how can you prove that you didn't orchestrate this yourself, and then come to Binance for compensation?
It's not that I don't trust the real experiences of the parties involved, but from the perspective of exchange risk control, we will inevitably face the scrutiny of this issue.
Even if Juzuo took on this business, they still wouldn't be able to answer this question, so they couldn't accept it.
Today, Orange is discussing these two cases together because both involve individuals living overseas and possessing substantial assets.
So next up is Orange's subjective analysis, which also includes some of my thoughts and insights:
1. When traveling, do not disclose your travel itinerary to others, and do not proactively share your hotel location. The Lan Zhanfei incident has already served as a very serious warning; most places in the world are not as safe as China.
Most people have a biased view of foreign countries simply because they are too well protected and lack knowledge, so they think the grass is greener on the other side. It's okay, I don't have time to convince you. You'll understand after you go abroad and experience the hardship.
2. Be wary of fellow countrymen when traveling abroad. This is a point I absolutely must emphasize. Don't assume that every fellow countryman you encounter overseas is one of your own. The saying "fellow countrymen stab each other in the back" reflects lessons learned through blood and sweat. Lan Zhanfei's kidnapping was orchestrated by a Chinese group; doesn't that send chills down your spine? Many people overseas aren't exploited by foreigners, but by their own compatriots.
With your level of understanding, you can't even understand what foreigners are saying, so how can I cut you?
Remember, the only ones who can take advantage of you overseas are your own compatriots.
3. When traveling for business, don't bring your phone with your wallet inside. We encountered a particularly outrageous case where a guy entrusted his mnemonic phrase to his wife. While traveling in Thailand, she connected to Wi-Fi and accessed the phrase directly from her phone's photo album, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars.
So whether for personal safety or financial security, don't bring these things. Lan Zhanfei already has an abstract appearance and dresses like a loser, so normally no one would pay attention to him. But he's become so famous and claims to be very rich, so who else would they target if not him?
4. Be careful when participating in various activities, and be wary of invitations from unfamiliar people. These are not relatives or friends; they are either after you or your money.
Look at yourself in the mirror again. Who would want you?
So, if someone tries to get close to you on purpose, it's just to get your money and empty your pockets. Don't be so conceited and think you're so charming.
5. As the old saying goes, wealth should not be flaunted, for it cannot be kept. When going out, don't wear clothes with big logos or various conspicuous watches, as if you're afraid others won't know you've made a fortune.
As for the exchange's merchandise, it's best to bring as little as possible when traveling abroad. The same principle applies: avoid becoming a target. I've talked to several exchanges before and suggested that they focus on improving their style and color scheme, and avoid making their logos too eye-catching. If it's dangerous to help spread your message, then who would help you spread it?
6. If you are a girl, you should pay even more attention to your food and drinks. I won't go into details here, but there have been some serious incidents in the industry in the past, so please take good care of yourself when you are out and about.
7. Realize that going out is a high-risk behavior. Most Web3 activities are in Asia, especially Southeast Asia. Whether it's Malaysia or Thailand, they are not safe. The above case didn't name places, but I want to say that even Singapore is not as safe as you think. Robberies targeting people in the cryptocurrency circle happen frequently.
As for Dubai, it goes without saying that you might think everyone there is rich, but the truth is that the rich have high security levels, while ordinary people are easily beaten up. Don't wait until you're buried in the sand and your head pops out to realize this.
Okay, that's my personal summary of 7 points. Each one is based on a real case, and each one is a story of blood and tears for Chinese people going overseas.
Damn, the thought of going to Singapore for an event in a few days is terrifying me.
Anyway, I've already said in advance that I'm broke and I don't carry a wallet or phone with me when I go out. Just letting you all know, you really don't need to worry about me.
Once I return safely, I will share with you the perspectives of overseas business owners on Web3. I also had an in-depth exchange with some influential friends in Singapore, and I will share my thoughts with you when I get back.
Tomorrow night I will give an internal talk about what risks we should guard against, what preparations we should make, and where we should go under the new trend and new situation.
