Enforcer Manual
Chapter 332: Beware of New Types of Online Fraud_1

Chapter 332: Chapter 332: Beware of New Types of Online Fraud_1

The news from the Fourth Neutral Country spread much faster than Song Lan had imagined. After Zhuang Chi mentioned it, he looked it up online and found that many people had already started discussing the topic.

Since the 21st century, enthusiastic netizens have always been a mysterious group. Their knowledge spans from astronomy and geography to buying groceries at the market, there’s nothing they don’t know.

He had no idea how this information, known only to the high command of two Rebel Army units, had spread to the United Government in such a short time, but its impact was evident. Last night, the United Government expanded the Rescuer Society in District 17 and made it a strategic site for training rescuers.

District 17, a border city that hadn’t produced a rescuer in decades, suddenly welcomed dozens of them.

It seemed that the United Government, like the Rebel Army, believed this city was the closest to the Void.

Their speculation was not without foundation; more than one prisoner locked up in a remote jail had claimed to have been attacked by Horn Bugs before losing consciousness, and the only intelligence they currently had about the Void was that it could manipulate all forms of life, including humans.

"Chief, what do you think?"

Valerian seemed particularly interested in Song Lan’s opinion on this matter because she remembered a period when Horn Bugs always followed Song Lan. At that time, they thought it was because Song Lan was unhygienic and had bugs on him.

But now, considering the online discourse, it might be part of a grand strategy by the master of the Void.

"Have you suddenly gained any unusual powers, or the ability to communicate with mutated creatures?"

"No, don’t think too much," Song Lan replied, outwardly calm but inwardly startled.

Valerian, who came from the criminal analysis department, had an exceptional nose for these matters. She put on an air of experience, saying, "Ninety percent of the content online is fake. As Law Enforcers, you need to discern the falsehoods and not follow the crowd blindly."

Song Lan knew the internet well and quickly found evidence to support this. "Look at this."

He called the three of them over to the computer and in front of them, clicked into a website. The site’s dark color scheme made visitors feel as if they were amidst the stars.

The content of the website was provocative:

Are you dissatisfied with your current life?

Does this world bring you pain?

Join us and become a witness—witness the end of this era!

Consultation number: 3824******, Contact: Mr. Chen.

Actions speak louder than words.

Online scams never disappointed Song Lan in any era. In a sense, these professional scam syndicates were the best at capitalizing on the latest trends. The Void issues had just started spreading online last evening, and by this morning, the Void Sect had already been established.

"In this era of rampant rumors, we bear an even more important mission."

Song Lan declared resolutely, "If we fall for these scams, who will be left to punish these online fraudsters?"

"I’ve found it."

While they were discussing, Zhuang Chi wasn’t idle, "The venue for the activities of the Void Sect is right here in our District 17. To join the sect, you not only have to go through a series of assessments, but also have to pay an initial membership fee of 250 watts."

For families at the very bottom of society, this 250-watt membership fee was quite insidious.

It was enough for the poor to afford while simultaneously depleting their savings.

Zhuang Chi suggested, "Since the Chief has said so, let’s change our strategy. Let’s root out these scum who scam the hard-earned money of the poor!"

After all, they were a part of the Law Enforcers department.

Since transferring to the psychological counseling department, they had been working in the office for a long time and their professional skills were getting rusty.

"Good, I am pleased that you have such an awareness."

Song Lan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Well then, let’s pull this fraud ring out by the roots together! You can rest assured and go ahead, I’ll take care of holding the fort..."

"Chief, this was your idea, you’re not getting off the hook that easily!"

Valerian, who had been deceived several times before, stood up on the spot.

The chief was absolutely right; with ever-emerging new types of online scams, their chief definitely had the potential to become a top-tier fraudster.

No wonder she felt somewhat upset the moment she heard about the fraud ring.

"How am I being lazy? Somebody has to do the job of holding the fort."

"No way, even if it takes a stretcher, we’re going to carry you over there today!"

Valerian and Zhuang Chi exchanged glances, and in an unspoken agreement, they flanked Song Lan on either side, took hold of his arms, and directly lifted him off the comfy chair he was seated on.

The moment his buttocks left the seat cushion, Song Lan felt as if all the happiness in the world disappeared at that instant.

The two women didn’t plan on giving him a chance to catch his breath and said, "Roger, lead the way!"

"You got it!"

Roger took the lead and opened the door to the psychological counseling department.

He thought this was actually a good opportunity; the psychological counseling department’s first team-building effort would start with dismantling a fraud ring, which was not only fitting for their identity but also held positive significance for society.

On this particularly blindingly sunny midday, Song Lan went on fieldwork reluctantly and resentfully.

He now profoundly realized the enormous hazard of the Void, capable of easily stripping away a person’s joy.

Who exactly had come up with this argument in the first place?

Oh, it was himself.

Well, then it was no big deal.

Valerian was always action-oriented in everything; the moment they stepped out of the Law Enforcement Manor, she had already transferred the 900-watt membership fee.

The four-person membership was originally 1,000 watts, but she, through her astonishing haggling skills and a "group-buy" approach, immediately saved 100 watts.

From this, Song Lan could tell that this Mr. Chen was probably not very experienced.

How could one haggle over a sacred fee like a membership fee? If it were him, he would have played the faith card in a text message with Valerian, not lowering the price by even 1 watt.

"Since when did you become so rich, transferring 900 watts to a scammer without even batting an eyelid?"

Song Lan felt it was necessary to remind Valerian, "Those 900 watts are likely unrecoverable. The moment you transferred them, he might have already spent it on drinking and gambling."

He remembered Lu Xiang had specifically explained to him about the fraud rings these days; these people, when captured, usually maintain a very firm attitude—they could be put in jail, but they definitely wouldn’t hand over the money they had swindled, nor would they ever consider the option to bargain for a lesser sentence.

After all, in a city riddled with sin like District 17, fraud could only be considered a minor crime, and they wouldn’t be locked up for long before being released.

"It can be reimbursed."

Valerian said, "The supervisor was very pleased to hear that we were going to investigate the fraud ring; the 1,000 watts are departmental funds."

"What about the other 100 watts?"

"For the ride, buying water."

She crossed her arms proudly and straightened her chest, "That’s money I’ve saved for you guys!"

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