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In the realm of Digital Money and various investment fields, risks and scams are always present. Especially for those projects that appear to be highly attractive on the surface, there may be hidden traps behind them that could leave investors with nothing. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of 35 projects that have already collapsed or are about to collapse. Whether or not you have encountered these projects before, it is worth studying them carefully to avoid losing your hard-earned funds.
First, let's explore some typical fraud patterns.
Dividend pledge projects are one of the most common scams. These projects usually use high returns and staking rewards as bait, attracting investors by offering various benefits and referral rewards. However, in reality, these projects are often typical Ponzi schemes, relying on the funds of new investors to pay the returns of early investors.
For example, a certain payment platform claims to have 3 million members and has crazily expanded its user base by giving away luxury gifts such as cars and gold. However, the platform is currently on the brink of collapse, and further investment will only lead to financial losses. Another securities platform that masquerades as a stock investment has actually collapsed long ago and is reportedly preparing for a second scam, so investors must remain vigilant. There is also a project that uses luxury goods as a gimmick and has established a 10-level pyramid scheme, which essentially makes money by recruiting more people. Moreover, the application cost of this project is extremely low, and it could abscond with funds at any time.
Secondly, some so-called trading platforms also hide secrets. Many investors believe that trading on these platforms by following "professional mentors" will be safer and more reliable, but the reality is often not the case.
For example, a financial platform has 90,000 members, among which the trading teachers deliberately诱导投资者 to increase their investment. When the investment amount reaches a certain scale, the操盘手 quietly exits, leaving a group of trapped investors.
When facing these potential risks, investors should always remain vigilant, thoroughly researching each investment opportunity and not be deceived by promises of high returns. Remember, if an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, it is likely a scam. Continuous learning and maintaining a cautious attitude are the best ways to protect oneself in this risk-filled investment field.