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Crypto scam 'Fun Coffee' may have defrauded over 1,000 victims in Hong Kong

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A cryptocurrency scam operating under the name "Fun Coffee" is suspected of defrauding over 1,000 individuals, with reported losses escalating to HK$104 million. The scam, reportedly run by a syndicate based in Vietnam, involves participants investing in a coffee venture. Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng Kit-chong has voiced concerns, suggesting the victim count could surpass 1,000, based on numerous appeals he has received. AI

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Crypto scam 'Fun Coffee' may have defrauded over 1,000 victims in Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    Fears grow that Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount

    A Hong Kong lawmaker has warned that an unfolding crypto scam run by a coffee investment venture based in Vietnam could involve more than 1,000 victims, as an investor reported losses of HK$14 million (US$1.73 million) across her team. The warning came as police said that total r…

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