Lately, something strange has been happening on the Chinese internet. A lot of shady livestream sellers—people pushing fake antiques and collectibles—are terrified of one particular guy. Why? Because whenever he calls them out online, their scams start to unravel. That guy is known as “Fraud-Buster Chen”, a former police officer who’s now a full-time content creator.
His latest target: Shandong Quentin International Auction Co. This company has been selling dinosaur eggs and bronze artifacts in livestreams. Sounds like a plot straight out of The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles, but it’s real—and their paperwork doesn’t check out.
So Chen went on the offensive again. In his videos, he didn’t hold back: “You can’t just sell dinosaur fossils like they’re trinkets. Even if they’re not classified as cultural relics, they still need proper documentation and a legal source.” But in Quentin’s livestreams, nothing was disclosed. Instead, they pitched these items to elderly viewers, hyping them up as “high-value collectibles.” Classic scam playbook.
🥚 The Dinosaur Egg Controversy Local cultural authorities responded, saying the fossils weren’t man-made but also weren’t officially considered relics. Basically: “Yeah, they’re real, but we don’t care where they came from.” Chen pressed further: Where’s the proof of legal origin? That question hit a nerve. Many people worry about seniors being tricked, and Chen’s blunt challenge won him loud applause online.
🛡️ The Bronze Battle Chen didn’t stop at fossils. He turned his spotlight on the bronze artifacts being sold. Here’s the dilemma:
- If they’re genuine, then selling them without approval is illegal trafficking of cultural relics.
- If they’re fake, then it’s false advertising and consumer fraud.
Either way, Quentin Auction looks bad. To make matters worse, the company claims to operate in the “cultural relic auction” business but has never shown any license, annual inspection, or official paperwork. Chen asked repeatedly, but they dodged every time. Compliance? Highly questionable.
🚨 Reports and Takedowns Chen didn’t just rant online—he filed formal complaints with regulators in Jinan. The case has been officially accepted. Soon after, Quentin’s livestream quietly removed the dinosaur eggs and bronze items, trying to disappear from the spotlight. But that only fueled suspicion. Netizens mocked them: “Too late, you already look guilty.”
🔔 Why This Matters Chen framed this as a fight for consumer rights. He vowed to keep pushing, no matter the resistance. His campaign isn’t just about protecting people’s wallets—it’s exposing loopholes in livestream auctions. Some sellers exploit fossils and “antique” hype, while platforms let compliance checks slide. Seniors, in particular, are easy targets.
⚖️ The Bigger Picture The investigation is still ongoing. But Chen’s actions have already sent a clear warning:
- Livestream auctions must follow the law.
- Violations must be punished.
- Consumer rights must be protected.
Otherwise, livestream shopping risks turning into a breeding ground for scams instead of a marketplace built on trust.
Let’s give a shout out to Fraud-Buster Chen! Who will he go after next? Stay tuned…