Have you ever dreamed of becoming a celebrity with millions of followers? Have you ever fantasized about getting rich overnight on a short video platform? However, this dream can be a nightmare that many people can't escape.
Ms. Zhang is such a poor victim. As an ordinary person, she is eager to change her destiny through the short video platform. When someone claimed to be an employee of "the largest Internet celebrity incubation base in the southwest", she took the bait without hesitation. 499 yuan seemed too small for the price of becoming an Internet celebrity, and she paid the fee with great hope.
However, it's not that simple. Ms. Zhang then discovered that these so-called "trainings" did not really help her gain attention on the platform. Her account only attracted a few useless "zombie fans", and the video footage she paid for was of poor quality and simply couldn't pass the platform's review. A month has passed, and her income is only a few dozen yuan.
Just when Ms. Zhang suspected that she had been deceived, the criminals resorted to more tricks. They used various excuses to induce Ms. Zhang to continue to pay the fees, promising to get "upgraded services", "special activities", "blue V certification" and even "participate in the 100,000 yuan rebate activity". Poor Ms. Zhang was fooled again and was finally cheated out of 102,900 yuan.
It's just a small case that reveals an amazing criminal gang. The gang was carefully planned and had a clear division of labor, specifically looking for targets through short video platforms, and defrauding victims of money with baits such as "increasing followers" and "profits". According to the police, the gang is entrenched in Chengdu, and the amount involved is as high as 180 million yuan!
Looking back on this case, we can't help but ask: how did these criminals target so precisely, how did they exploit people's desire for a better life and set such ingenious traps, and more importantly, how can we spot these scams and avoid falling for them?
First of all, we must be soberly aware that any over-exaggerated promise of "getting rich overnight" should arouse our vigilance. Success always requires hard work, and there are no shortcuts. Second, we need to be suspicious of those who call themselves "insiders", "clerks", etc., and not be fooled by false titles and identities.
Thirdly, we must learn to identify fake methods such as "zombie fans" and remain rational and sober. Fraudsters often target groups that are less knowledgeable about new social media platforms and are easily tempted, experts say. Therefore, it is necessary for us to strengthen prevention awareness education to help everyone understand the operating rules of the Internet world and learn to distinguish false information.
At the same time, the regulatory authorities should also intensify the crackdown on violations of laws and regulations. In general, we should stay away from those "shortcuts" that make people excited, and pursue our ideals in a down-to-earth and steady manner. Only by remaining humble and vigilant can we avoid falling into the trap of criminals and live a safe and happy life.
Epilogue:
This harrowing case of online fraud is another wake-up call that we must keep a clear head and be vigilant while pursuing our dreams. In this era of intertwining the virtual and the real, each of us has the potential to be the next victim, so we should be more aware of the need to stay away from the "shortcuts" that sound too good.
Let us call together to strengthen Internet governance, severely punish cybercrimes, and maintain order in cyberspace. At the same time, major social platforms should also shoulder more social responsibilities, strengthen content moderation and account control, and create a safe and honest online environment for the majority of users.
As ordinary netizens, we need to cultivate rational thinking and be skeptical of any talk that promises to "get rich quickly". More importantly, we should be proud of our hard work and dedication, and pursue our dreams in a down-to-earth manner, rather than being easily tempted by honeypot-like "shortcuts". Only by using honest labor and perseverance to open up our lives can we truly achieve happiness and success.
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