Published: 7:00am, 31 Jul, 2018 Updated: 11:47am, 31 Jul, 2018
Tencent , which operates China 's most popular messaging app store , has cracked down on users of the platform who have been caught spreading fake stock rumours . according to the company , it has targeted 8,000 groups and 4,000 personal accounts in the first half of this year for breaching its regulations by using false identities to spread the stock tips . Some of those responsible have pretended to be legitimate investment advisers and charged fraud , while faking documents to convince their victims to make investments .