š Heartbreaking Swindle: Elderly Woman's Crypto Nightmare Begins on Facebook
In a chilling reminder of the dark side of digital investments, a senior citizen from Batu Pahat has suffered a devastating loss of nearly RM300,000 to a cunning cryptocurrency scam that baited her through Facebook.
šØ A Facebook Ad Gone Wrong
The 62-year-old's ordeal began with what seemed like a promising opportunity on a well-crafted website, managed by individuals who presented themselves as trustworthy agents of a crypto investment firm, Syarikat Bitcoin Yoamax.
šø The High Price of Trust
Believing in the legitimacy of the operation, the pensioner made multiple transactions and shared sensitive personal information, only to be caught in a web of deceit that led to more demands for money under false pretenses, including anti-money laundering checks and currency exchange necessities.
šµļø Investigation Underway
The Batu Pahat district police are now pursuing the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code, as the victim remains bereft of not only her money but also the promised profits.
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