Digital yuan scam strategies include phishing links, counterfeit applications, fake investment platforms, high-return pitches, fraudulent recruitment and impersonation of officials through scam calls

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The scams often involve phishing links, counterfeit apps, and fabricated investment platforms presented as part of the digital yuan rollout

Fake pilot program announcements, high-return investment pitches, fraudulent recruitment, and impersonation of authorities through scam calls.