A host washes feet for an elderly.

Several online groups are currently being investigated by Chengdu police for conducting fake charity webcasts. The real goal of these webcasts was not to provide charity, but rather to attract online fans and make money.

A webcast video clip drew tremendous attention in early October. In the clip, a host called Heishu spoke frankly about his fraudulent charity and profiteering behavior. Police have said that the fake charity is under investigation and will be prosecuted if its alleged fraud is confirmed. The webcast platform, Kuaishou.com, announced that the livestream webcasters under investigation will be banned.

Jiege asks a villager to hold money high this way.

Jiege, another Kuaishou webcaster, reportedly carred out a fake charity event in Butuo County, Chengdu. According to local residents, Jiege and his colleagues gave out 30,000 RMB to the villagers. However, Jiege took all the money back after the online broadcast finished, leaving only a few worthless items. The villagers were extremely disappointed and indignant after they realized the charity was a sham.

Local government officials have stated that these fraudulent charities are unacceptable due to the way they harm supposed "charity" recipients, and in the way they violate laws. Police are adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward the new phenomenon.