High Fees and Fraudulent Activity Reported in DeepSeek Investment Market

Investors are facing exorbitant fees, including 18% upfront and 35% backend charges, to access DeepSeek investment shares. Reports indicate significant market chaos, with intermediaries charging high fees without guaranteeing allocations. DeepSeek conducts strict identity verification for investors, imposes a five-year lock-up period, and generally denies voting rights or board seats to external investors. Instances of fraudulent claims and failed attempts to contact founder Liang Wenfeng have also been reported.