A property owner in Hong Kong lost HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) to a scammer who posed as a potential tenant. The fraudster initiated contact via WhatsApp after the victim posted a rental listing on Facebook. Over time, the scammer built a friendship with the victim and convinced her to invest in cryptocurrency, ultimately tricking her into revealing her wallet details and transferring the funds. AI
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