Hong Kong woman selling electric toothbrush online loses HK$800,000 in scam


Purported buyer gives her link to complete transaction and woman later realises money missing from her account. — SCMP

A Hong Kong woman trying to sell an electric toothbrush on a popular online marketplace fell victim to a scam that cost her HK$800,000 (RM438,310 or US$102,370).

The victim, a 38-year-old living on Bonham Road in Mid-Levels, had listed the item on Carousell and was approached by a supposed buyer expressing interest.

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