On February 18th, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued the Risk Warning on Preventing Illegal Fund-raising in the Name of "Metauniverse", saying that recently, some lawless elements took advantage of hot spots to absorb funds in the name of "Metauniverse Investment Project" and "Metauniverse Chain Tour", and were suspected of illegal fund-raising, fraud and other illegal and criminal activities. The relevant methods and risk warnings are as follows:
First, fabricate false meta-universe investment projects. Some lawless elements stir up the concepts of game making, artificial intelligence and virtual reality related to the meta-universe, fabricate high-tech investment projects with numerous packaging names, openly and falsely publicize high profits, and take the opportunity to absorb public funds, which is characterized by illegal fund-raising and fraud.
Second, fraud under the banner of the meta-universe blockchain game. Some lawless elements bind the concept of "meta-universe", claiming that "making money while playing games" and "short investment cycle and high returns" trick participants into investing by exchanging virtual coins and buying game equipment. This kind of game is confusing, and there are risks such as running away with money.
Third, malicious speculation Yuan Universe real estate circle money. Some lawless elements use the concept of hot spots in the meta-universe to render the expectation of rising prices of virtual real estate, artificially create the illusion of buying and luring into the market to hoard and buy, so we must be alert to the risk of such speculation.
Fourth, engage in illegal profits from virtual currency in the meta-universe in disguise. Some criminals claim that the virtual currency issued is the future "universal currency", which induces the public to buy investment. This kind of "virtual currency" is often the spontaneous air currency of criminals, and it mainly makes illegal profits through behind-the-scenes means such as manipulating prices and setting cash withdrawal thresholds.
The above activities are under the banner of "Metauniverse", which is attractive and deceptive, and participants are prone to property losses. The public is requested to enhance their awareness of risk prevention and recognition, and beware of being deceived. If you find clues about suspected crimes, please actively report them to the local authorities.