Virtual currencies become tools for scams? Police expose the "taste test card" scam black chain

【Chain Wen】 Recently, there is an issue to watch out for—police in Shanghai, Yunnan, Gansu, Hainan, and other regions are issuing warnings about a group of scammers pretending to be well-known supermarkets offering “free benefits” to commit crimes.

How do they operate? In simple terms, the division of labor is clear: some are responsible for distributing “free tasting cards” on the street, and these individuals contact scam gangs via overseas communication apps. After each card is sent out, they take photos and upload them—recording everything from community addresses, door numbers, to fake flyers pasted on door handles for documentation.

Most importantly, the scam gang leaders periodically settle payments with these runners using virtual currency. This method is particularly ruthless—transferring digital assets to hide identities and transaction records, much more covert than traditional transfers.

The police especially remind: don’t participate in this kind of “street promotion part-time job” just to make quick money. You might think you’re just handing out flyers, but in reality, you’re helping scammers precisely gather victim information. This is not only illegal but also carries legal consequences. Once involved, virtual currency transfer records can become evidence. It’s not worth it.