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PBOC Warns Public Against Fake Digital Yuan Investment Scams

The People's Bank of China Digital Currency Research Institute has warned the public against fake digital yuan investment scams. According to a report by The Securities Times, scammers have been spreading false information about the launch of a "Digital Yuan Bank" and related recruitment efforts, aimed at luring victims into scams involving fake promotions, phishing, and unauthorized "conversions".

The scammers promise cashback returns of up to 5% and have created chat rooms and in-person events to convince individuals to "convert" digital yuan through unofficial channels. The scams often involve phishing links, counterfeit apps, and fabricated investment platforms presented as part of the digital yuan rollout.

The PBOC identified four major scam tactics, including fake pilot program announcements, high-return investment pitches, fraudulent recruitment, and impersonation of authorities through scam calls. The Institute reiterated that e-CNY is a state-issued legal currency, not a speculative product, and is distributed solely through authorized commercial banks, government portals, and licensed platforms.

The spread of digital yuan scams highlights a lack of public clarity around central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Without clear lines between official use and opportunistic misuse, false narratives can take hold quickly. As more countries pilot or issue digital currencies, these risks won't remain contained to China.