Summary
A retired woman in Hong Kong lost nearly HK$2.9 million (US$369,670) in a romance scam after a fraudster posing as a power company employee won her trust and lured her into a bogus investment scheme. Police said the cas…
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 · Africa edition · WAT
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A retired woman in Hong Kong lost nearly HK$2.9 million (US$369,670) in a romance scam after a fraudster posing as a power company employee won her trust and lured her into a bogus investment scheme. Police said the cas…
A retired woman in Hong Kong lost nearly HK$2.9 million (US$369,670) in a romance scam after a fraudster posing as a power company employee won her trust and lured her into a bogus investment scheme. Police said the cas…
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| Outlet | Origin | Tone | Headline | Time | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK News | Local | Neutral | Retired Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.9 million in online romance, fake app scam | 11h ago | Prisme group |