Hong Kong Woman Loses Over HK$4 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam

According to Odaily, a local woman with over a decade of experience in cryptocurrency investment fell victim to a scam, losing more than HK$4 million in virtual assets. The incident occurred after she unsuccessfully applied for a discount on a virtual asset platform and sought assistance through Telegram, where she encountered fraudulent 'customer service' representatives. Authorities have issued a warning to contact customer service through official channels and to avoid clicking on unknown links or sharing personal account passwords and verification codes.