WeChat Cracks Down on Crypto Pyramid Schemes

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WeChat’s latest warning about blockchain and stablecoin-themed scams really highlights how aggressive these fraud groups have become. They’re not just pushing random investment pitches anymore — they’re building organized chat groups, daily “training sessions,” and even using terms like “national policy projects” to make everything look official. It’s basically the same old pyramid model dressed up with crypto buzzwords.

What’s interesting is how these schemes keep adapting to restrictions. Since direct crypto activity is tightly controlled, scammers have moved into social platforms where people already feel comfortable. Once someone joins the group, they get hit with promises of huge returns, or they’re told to install some app that supposedly handles the “investment.” The whole structure depends on bringing in new members, not on any real blockchain product.

WeChat stepping in with permanent bans and mass group shutdowns is a pretty strong move. Considering how many scams have been circulating lately, especially stablecoin-related ones, it seems like the platform is trying to cut off the recruitment channels before they snowball. Whether it actually stops the fraud long-term is another question — these groups tend to pop up again under different names.

The bigger issue is that people are still falling for these schemes because they exploit trust and curiosity. Anything that promises fast, guaranteed profits in the crypto space should immediately raise red flags. Legit projects don’t need to pressure users into check-ins, downloads, or endless recruitment.

Curious what others think — will this crackdown help reduce these scams, or will the fraudsters just migrate to other platforms and keep the cycle going?