Illegal fund-raising projects' means of attracting investment through false publicity usually involve fraud and misleading, but their behavior itself is illegal and may not only lead to loss of investors' property, but may also involve criminal liability. The following is an objective analysis of such methods, designed to help the public identify risks and raise awareness of prevention： --- ###1. Common false propaganda methods 1. **Make a promise of high return** -proclaiming “capital preservation and interest protection” and “risk-free and high-yield", taking advantage of human greed, such as promising monthly returns of more than 20%, which is much higher than the normal market level. -Create the illusion of credibility by falsifying “success stories” or “dividend records”. 2. **Packaging fake items** -Fictitious auras such as “state support” and “scientific and technological innovation”, such as popular concepts such as new energy, blockchain, and pension projects. -Use professional terms (such as ”quantum computing“ and ”Meta-universe investment") to confuse people and conceal the nature of the project's non-real landing. 3. **Falsification of qualifications and endorsements** -Falsifying government approval documents, financial institution cooperation certificates, or misappropriating the names of well-known companies for false publicity. -Use PS technology to make screenshots of fake contracts, awards, or media reports. 4. **Use celebrities or social influence** -Hire Internet celebrities and experts to create the illusion of authority through live broadcasts, forums, etc. -Posting “user praise" on social media is actually a swipe by insiders or the navy. 5. **Hunger marketing and urgency** -Set up “limited-time offers” and "limited places”, forcing investors to make hasty decisions. -Use “early participation and enjoyment of privileges” as a gimmick to induce people to develop offline. --- ###2. The long-term harm of illegal fund-raising 1. **The capital chain is bound to break** -There is no real profit model, relying on “borrowing new and repaying the old”, and eventually collapses because it cannot be redeemed. 2. **Serious legal consequences** -Organizers may face charges such as “illegal absorption of public deposits” and “fund-raising fraud” in the criminal law, making it difficult for investors to recover their funds. 3. **Collapse of social trust** -The victim may go bankrupt, causing family conflicts and even social instability. --- ###3. Public prevention recommendations 1. **Verify the authenticity of the information** -Check the qualifications of enterprises through public government channels (such as industrial and commercial registration, regulatory department websites), and be wary of “overseas registration” and “shell companies”. 2. **Look at benefits rationally** -Keep in mind the law of “high risk and high return”. If the annualized return exceeds 6%, you need to be cautious. If the annualized return exceeds 10%, you may lose your principal. 3. **Be wary of over-promotion** -Be suspicious of words such as ”steady profit without loss“ and ”internal news", and refuse to participate in the multi-layer rebate model. 4. **Consult a professional organization** -Seek verification from third parties such as lawyers and financial institutions before investing to avoid impulsive decision-making. --- ###4. Legal basis Article 176 (crime of illegal absorption of public deposits) and Article 192 (Crime of fund-raising fraud) of China's Criminal Law clearly stipulate that illegal fund-raising by fraudulent means will face penalties of fixed-term imprisonment, fines and even confiscation of property. --- Please be sure to invest through legal channels. If you find suspicious projects, you can report them to the public security organs or financial regulatory authorities (such as the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission's illegal fund-raising reporting platform). The protection of property safety needs to start with vigilance.