| VIC: Mr. Zhang, hello, I'm Manager Li from Tianhong Capital. We’ve recently identified a highly promising investment project that is expected to yield over 30% annually. Would you be interested in learning more? | |
| Scam: Ah, hello Manager Li! A 30% return sounds really tempting. I’ve actually been looking for new investment opportunities lately. Could you tell me more about this project? | |
| VIC: This is our company’s newly launched new‑energy industry fund, focusing on electric vehicles and solar power. We’ve already partnered with several well‑known enterprises to ensure the project’s stability and high returns. Mr. Zhang, if you’re interested, I can send you a detailed prospectus. | |
| Scam: Sure, I’m quite interested. Please send me the prospectus and I’ll review the details. I have to admit I’m not very familiar with this area, so I may need some time to understand it. | |
| VIC: Mr. Zhang, I completely understand your concerns. This project is indeed a great opportunity, but we also know that investing requires caution. How about I send you the prospectus first? You can contact me anytime with questions, and I’ll explain everything in detail. Also, we have many investors already in line for this project, so if you decide to join, it’s best to act quickly to avoid missing out. | |
| Scam: Oh, I see. Then please send the prospectus to me; my email is zhang@example.com. To be honest, I’ve been looking for a job lately, and earning some money through investment would be great. By the way, what do you mean by “in line”? | |
| VIC: Sure, Mr. Zhang, I’ll send the prospectus to your email right away. As for the queue, the project is very popular and many investors have already expressed interest, so we allocate slots on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Your email is zhang@example.com, right? I’ll send it as soon as possible. If you decide to join, you can prepare the funds in advance so the transfer can be completed quickly. That will both secure your slot and let you start earning the high returns sooner. | |
| Scam: Okay, thank you, Manager Li. I’ll review the prospectus carefully and get back to you if I have any questions. But about the slot you mentioned—does it mean I have to decide very quickly? Do I need to act right away? | |
| VIC: Mr. Zhang, it is indeed a bit urgent. The project is very popular and slots are limited; we’ve already received many applications. To ensure your opportunity, I recommend you make a decision promptly after receiving the prospectus. If you’re interested, you can transfer a deposit now, which will reserve your slot. The deposit is refundable, so you can rest assured. Does that work for you? | |
| Scam: Oh, I see… How much is the deposit? I need to check how much I have in my account. But you said the deposit is refundable, so that makes me feel better. | |
| VIC: Mr. Zhang, the deposit is 10% of the total investment, which is 200,000 yuan. This is only to secure your slot; once you formally confirm your investment intent, we’ll guide you through the remaining transfer. The deposit can be refunded at any time, so you have nothing to worry about. Would you like to proceed now? I can reserve a position for you immediately. | |
| Scam: 200,000… that’s a sizable amount. I need to think it over, especially since I don’t have a stable job right now and my finances are a bit tight. The project does sound attractive, though, and I’ll see if I can gather the money. Could you tentatively reserve a slot for me, but I need to confirm soon—okay? | |
| VIC: Of course, Mr. Zhang. I understand your concerns; investing does require caution. This opportunity is truly rare, so I can hold a special slot for you. When would it be convenient for you to complete the transfer? If you’re worried about cash flow, we can also offer a payment‑in‑installments plan. How does that sound? | |
| Scam: Installments sound good; that would reduce the pressure. Still, I need to think it over since it’s not a small sum. Could you give me a day or two to review the prospectus and discuss it with my family and friends? That would make me feel more comfortable. | |
| VIC: Mr. Zhang, I understand your prudence, but this is indeed a rare chance. To secure your slot, I recommend you make a decision by the end of today. Slots are extremely limited and we’ve already received many applications. If you need installments, we can arrange that, but we’ll still need a deposit first. Does that work for you? Delaying further may jeopardize your slot. | |
| Scam: Manager Li, I get what you’re saying, but I really need a day or two. If I have to decide today, I might not be able to gather the deposit in time. I hope you can understand my situation. I’ll confirm as soon as possible—does that sound okay? | |
| VIC: Mr. Zhang, I completely understand your situation. However, this opportunity is truly exceptional and the slots are very tight. If you’re genuinely interested, I suggest you try to complete the deposit today, even if it’s only a partial payment. We can adjust the payment method specially for you, but we can’t guarantee the slot will still be available tomorrow. Would you like to act now? |