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Hong Kong police flag $3.3 million romance scam involving fake crypto app
Hong Kong police reported that an insurance agent lost over $3.3 million in a romance scam involving a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme. The scam operated through a fraudulent crypto app that lured victims into investing.
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