SCMP files police report over copycat website pushing fake crypto investments

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has filed a police report over a copycat website pushing fake digital asset investments. According to the online publication website, the move to report to the police was necessary following the impersonation of its digital publication to spread cryptocurrency scams.

According to the website, the fraudulent website had published fabricated news containing claims that Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing had promoted cryptocurrency auto trading during a live television interview. The said article, which was dated April 17, featured several edited screenshots falsely claiming that Li had revealed making millions from crypto auto trading.

A snapshot of the fraudulent website. Source: SCMP.

The…

Source link