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61-Year-Old Retired Man Falls Victim to "Pig-Butchering" Scam, Loses Over HKD2.5 million
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Police "CyberDefender" social media platform disclosed that a 61-year-old retired man recently met a woman on Facebook who claimed to work in IT in Taiwan. From casual daily chats to sharing life updates and addressing each other affectionately, they quickly developed into an online romantic relationship. After sweet talk, the conversation shifted to "investing in US stocks." The woman claimed to be familiar with the market and sent the victim a link directing him to a fraudulent investment website. The site purportedly featured an AI analytics system providing precise investment tips, along with "stable high-return" strategies. The victim subsequently followed instructions and transferred funds multiple times to unknown personal bank accounts for "investment," ultimately losing more than HKD2.5 million. In the end, the website became inaccessible and messages went unanswered, marking the swift execution of a classic "pig-butchering" scam. Police reminded the public that when romance suddenly incorporates investment elements, it is no longer a love story but a scam script. Police advise the public: - If an online romantic partner suddenly becomes an investment expert, remain highly vigilant; - Claims of "high returns" or "AI insider tips" are very likely to be traps; - Do not click on suspicious investment links; - Do not transfer large sums to strangers or unknown platform accounts; - Consult family members before making investment transfers. (da/j) This article was automatically translated by AI, the Chinese version should be considered the authoritative version. AASTOCKS.com Limited does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this translation. Auto-translated by AI AASTOCKS Financial News |
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