The Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice warns against "free tasting card" scams used for customer acquisition, with gangs using virtual currency to settle illicit proceeds.

Techub News: The Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice issued an announcement stating that a telecom network fraud scheme using counterfeit supermarket "tasting cards" as bait has recently emerged in multiple regions. Victims are induced to scan QR codes to join so-called "benefit groups," after which frauds such as transfer rebates are carried out. Several cases have been solved and suspects apprehended in places like Shandong. Investigations reveal that criminals use overseas communication software to contact their handlers and settle illicit gains through cryptocurrency, making the activities highly covert. The Bureau of Justice reminds the public not to scan QR codes of unknown origin, not to disclose personal information on unfamiliar platforms, and to avoid financial losses.