Hong Kong retiree loses $840K in triple ‘crypto expert’ scam
A 66-year-old Hong Kong retiree lost $840,000 in three related scams over six months, as fraudsters posed as crypto experts promising profits and fund recovery.
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A 66-year-old Hong Kong retiree lost $840,000 in three related scams over six months, as fraudsters posed as crypto experts promising profits and fund recovery.
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