๐จAttention BTC enthusiasts! A Hong Kong housewife lost a whopping $908,000 to crypto scammers! ๐ฑ The 46-year-old fell victim to a fraudulent crypto investment platform after being contacted on Instagram in July 2022. She transferred over $900,000 into 15 bank accounts for crypto investments but received no profits. ๐ซ๐ฐ
The housewife became suspicious when she couldn't withdraw her assets or contact the fraudsters. She reported the scam to the local police, and investigations are ongoing. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ The case highlights the importance of being cautious and doing your due diligence when investing in cryptocurrencies. ๐ง
Crypto scams are on the rise in Hong Kong, with financial losses from crypto investment fraud spiking 42.6% to HK$3.26 billion in 2023. Stay vigilant, folks! ๐๐