The fraudster scam can't stop!
The police received a report from a 26-year-old Indian man at about 1 pm today (3rd), saying that he had received a recruitment message from a stranger on facebok earlier, and the other party claimed that he could act as an online salesman and click on the Shopping pushes up the merchant's reputation to earn commissions.
The victim followed the instructions and deposited about 3,000 yuan into the two accounts designated by the other party for shopping on the platform. However, he lost contact with the scammer and suspected that he had been cheated, so he reported it to the police.
After preliminary investigation, the case was classified as "obtaining property by deceit", and it was handed over to the ninth team of the criminal investigation team of Yau Tsim Police District for follow-up. No one has been arrested yet.
The case was handed over to Team 1 of the Yau Tsim District Criminal Investigation Team for follow-up.
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The police pointed out that the job advertisements of scammers generally claim to be "quick money", "high labor", "same day pay" or "work at home"; the age and education requirements for applicants are low or no work experience and resume are required; And the actual position or work content, and only provide instant messaging software or mobile phone number contact methods.
Some scammers even pay commissions after the victim's initial deposit to gain the trust of the victim.
Police appeal to members of the public to call "Anti-Scam 18222" if in doubt.
