A Hong Kong woman reportedly lost around $3.3 million after an online romantic partner directed her to a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
Summary
- 25 romance-linked investment scams were reported in Hong Kong between July 24 and 30.
- Combined losses from the cases approached nearly $9 million, according to local police statistics.
- One victim saw supposed returns of more than 800% before the platform blocked withdrawals.
- Hong Kong also recorded a 92.1% rise in online employment scams during early 2025.
Crypto romance scams cost victims nearly $9M
Hong Kong authorities recorded 25 investment fraud cases involving online romantic relationships during…
