Recently, I've seen many posts discussing 'grey industry', and it seems everyone's definitions and scopes vary. Today, I want to share my perspective and clarify how 'grey industry' should be understood.~
What is 'grey industry'?
Grey industry ≠ illegal crime
In my view, the true grey industrial chain consists of behaviors that operate on the edges of the law, exploiting loopholes for profit while not acknowledging it.
Avoiding the 'red line'
It is fundamentally different from black industry (which clearly violates the law and touches criminal law): grey industry often only involves risk-taking without directly going to court.
Why are 'pig-butchering scams' and 'capital scams' not considered grey industry?
Many people label the following projects as 'grey industry', but they actually violate the law and fall into the 'black industry' category:
1. Pig-butchering scam
2. Capital scam / pyramid scheme
3. Intimate chatting
4. Color materials, color extortion
5. Air-dropping
6. Three black
7. Overseas scams
8. Mobile scams
Once these models are classified, they often face criminal liability, exceeding the 'grey' scope.
What does true grey industry look like?
Arbitrage tools: profiting from platform discounts and rebate rule differences
Script plugins: bypassing system reviews to snatch popular products
Advertising loopholes: exploiting blind spots in ad reviews to inflate numbers or fraudulently obtain traffic subsidies
Traffic platform ranking manipulation: using automated tools to adjust algorithm recommendation directions
They rely on in-depth research of the rules and technical means, rather than direct scams or illegal fundraising.
Risks and Prevention
Compliance review: before engaging in similar business, first understand the specific terms related to operations on the platform or under the law
Technical isolation: scripts or tools should have risk control measures to avoid account bans or penalties once discovered
Profit-taking mentality: take profits when they are good; don't be greedy for excessive returns and keep going
In summary:
1. 'Grey industry' is a play that skirts the edges of the rules; it has risks but is not necessarily illegal.
2. Projects like 'pig-butchering scams' belong to the 'black industry' and have violated the law; they should not be compared.
3. Anyone engaging in any grey operations must understand the rules and emphasize risk control; otherwise, 'grey' can turn into 'black'.
If you have other opinions on grey industry, feel free to share in the comments! #Fatihcoşar
(The above does not constitute any investment advice; please view it rationally and do not take it personally) #FIT21