[Long-term Lead Generation on Overseas Social Platforms: Virtual Currency 'Staking Mining' Scam Industry Chain Exposed in Mainland China, Involving Over 3 Million Yuan] BlockBeats News, August 11: A recent investigation by a reporter from China's Qilu Evening News uncovered a virtual currency 'staking mining' scam industry chain characterized by a long incubation period, high level of disguise, and assembly-line operations. Scammers create a flawless persona to build long-term friendships, then lure victims into using overseas private chat software and authorizing fake mining contracts, quietly siphoning funds from their accounts. According to the report, scammers initiate conversations on social platforms while posing as ordinary users, spending one to two months crafting a 'high-quality persona' (e.g., claiming to run a maternity and baby store in Hong Kong, showing strong empathy, sending 'Wong Tai Sin' safety charms, etc.) without mentioning investments. Once trust is established, they guide victims to switch to overseas apps like WhatsApp or Discord (which support two-way deletion of records, making evidence easy to erase) and package the scheme as a 'spare computing power staking mining' project with zero-risk passive income. Victims are then persuaded to download overseas virtual currency wallets and authorize fake contracts. These contracts actually have asset transfer permissions, allowing scammers to directly move funds in the background without needing passwords. During the process, scammers often create the illusion of real returns by providing small rebates, enticing victims to invest more. So far, over 30 victims have been identified in this case, with the total amount involved exceeding 3 million yuan. Individual losses have reached as high as 300,000 yuan, with victims spread across multiple provinces. [Original Link]