How the calligraphy and painting trading scam works

This is a typical "pig-killing plate" fraud technique. Criminals attract registered users by establishing online promotion platforms such as WeChat and web pages, and induce users to purchase so-called "celebrity calligraphy and paintings" on their designated calligraphy and painting malls. Users purchase calligraphy and paintings at the marked price on the company's designated platform. If they decide to sell, You need to entrust a company to sell on the platform, and the company charges commission.

Because the company claims that the calligraphy and paintings sold in the mall are famous calligraphy and paintings, and their value is much lower than the market value, they are very popular and are often sold out within a few minutes after they go on sale. After the company collects the commission, it will put the buyer's calligraphy and painting on its trading platform for sale the next day. The sales price will generally be higher than the original transaction price. If the sale is successful, the previous buyer can earn the difference.

Beware of the "three major traps" of calligraphy and painting trading scams

First, it is the warmth trap. Criminals take advantage of the kindness and enthusiasm of the elderly, play emotional cards with them, provide considerate and thorough services throughout the process, and provide souvenirs and small gifts, gradually gaining the trust of the elderly and defrauding them of their money.

Second, it is a trap. Criminals take advantage of the elderly's investment idea of ​​"not holding back their children and finding a way out for themselves" to promote collectibles that actually have no obvious room for appreciation in the short term into collections that have extremely high room for appreciation and profit. Promise high prices to help sell or auction on behalf of others to deceive the elderly.

Third, it is a place trap. The criminals' offices and activities are located in commercial areas such as buildings and office buildings. They also adopt a corporatized operation model, register and establish an auction culture company, and use the shell of the auction company to commit fraud, resulting in a reasonable and formal appearance of the criminal site, which is confusing. , strong concealment.